Korean J Psychopharmacol.
2014 Apr;25(2):79-84.
Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Korean Elementary School Students
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- 1Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea.
- 2Department of Psychiatry, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea. jyejye77@daum.net
- 3Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea.
- 4Department of Psychiatry, Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- 5Department of Psychiatry, Naju National Hospital, Naju, Korea.
- 6Department of Psychiatry, Dongkang Medical Center, Ulsan, Korea.
- 7College of Nursing, Jeju National University, Jeju, Korea.
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.
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