Sleep Med Psychophysiol.  2014 Dec;21(2):61-68. 10.14401/KASMED.2014.21.2.61.

Prevalence and Related Risk Factors of Suicidal Ideation in Urban Adolescents

• Lee TH
• Lee YJ

• KMID: 2317591
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14401/KASMED.2014.21.2.61

Abstract

OBJECTIVE
The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence and related risk factors of suicide ideation among middle and high school students in an urban area.
METHODS
We surveyed 3,691 middle and high school students (2,159 male, 1,532 female, 11-19 years of age) using a self-report questionnaire that covered basic socio-demographic data, academic achievements, presence of physical or psychiatric illness, sleep duration on weekdays, time spent at private academies on weekdays and weekends, and subjective needs for counseling. The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Reynolds' Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (SIQ) were included in the survey.
RESULTS
The prevalence of students with high suicide ideation (SIQ > or = 62) was 4.6%. In a logistic regression model, female sex (p = 0.002), younger age (p < 0.001), poor academic achievement (p = 0.043) and higher score of BDI (p < 0.001) were associated with a higher SIQ score. In addition, younger age (p = 0.045) and a higher BDI score (p < 0.001) were associated with a higher SIQ score adolescents having high suicide ideation (SIQ > or = 62).
CONCLUSION
Related risk factors of suicide ideation in adolescents were female sex, younger age, poor academic achievement, and a depressive mood. It would be especially helpful to pay more attention to younger adolescents and a depressive mood as a high-risk group. The understanding of these factors will be helpful for providing an effective suicide screening and prevention program for adolescents.

Keyword

Suicidal Ideation; Adolescents; Risk factors

MeSH Terms

Academies and Institutes
Adolescent*
Counseling
Depression
Female
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Mass Screening
Prevalence*
Surveys and Questionnaires
Risk Factors*
Suicidal Ideation*
Suicide