TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - The Risk Factors of Suicidal Ideation by Age Groups among the Elderly in Korea
JO  - Korean journal of health promotion (2011)
A1  - Kim, Eun-Kyung
SP  - 54
EP  - 62
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N2  - BACKGROUND: This study aimed to compare the prevalence and risk factors of suicidal ideation by age groups among the elderly in Korea. <br><br>METHODS: This cross-sectional study used Fifth Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (V-3, 2012). The participants were divided into two age groups: the young-old (n=1,016, 65-74 years), old-old (n=579, 75 years or greater) groups. Multiple logistic regression was used for data analysis. <br><br>RESULTS: The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 19.6% of young-old and 22.7% of old-old, respectively. There was no difference on prevalence of suicidal ideation by age groups. Risk factors of suicidal ideation differ by age groups. In the young-old group, higher suicidal ideation showed significant correlation with a higher level of depression, perceived stress and a lower level of education, self-rated health. In the old-old group, higher suicidal ideation showed significant correlation with a higher level of depression, perceived stress, restriction of activity, and pain/discomfort. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Age group-specific nursing strategies may be required for prevention of suicidal ideation in elderly.<p /> <p>Language: ko</p>
LA  - ko
SN  - 2234-2141
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.15384/kjhp.2015.15.2.54
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