Citation

Hong SC, Kim MD, Jung YE, Lee CI, Kwak YS, Kim HJ, Bahk WM, Yoon BH, Shin JH, Hyun MY. Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology 2014; 79-84.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Taehan Chongshin Yakmul Hakhoe)

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Abstract

OBJECTIVE: This study evaluated the occurrence and associated factors with self-reported suicidal ideation within the last 12 months among Korean elementary school students.

METHODS: In a school-based cross-sectional survey, a total of 657 students were recruited from elementary schools (age range: 11??2 years) in Jeju area. They filled out self-completing questionnaires on suicidality (suicidal ideation and suicidal attempt), depression (Kovacs' Children's Depression Inventory), and sociodemographic characteristics, including school and family factors.

RESULTS: A total of 192 (29.2%) students reported suicidal ideation, and the rate of suicidal attempt was 6.1% (n=40). Logistic regression analysis identified factors associated with recent suicidal ideation. Female had higher rates of suicidal ideation than male [odds ratio (OR)=1.81, p=0.005], and students with depression (OR=3.23, p<0.001) and experience of abuse in the home (OR=6.77, p<0.001) were at high risk for suicidal ideation.

CONCLUSION: These results suggest that suicidal ideation and actions are relatively common in Korean elementary school students, and have implications for prevention and intervention.

Language: ko

Keywords

Risk factors; Suicidal ideation; Korean elementary school students