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KMID : 0361520140250020079
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Korean Journal of Psychopharmacology
2014 Volume.25 No. 2 p.79 ~ p.84
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Suicidal Ideation and Associated Factors among Korean Elementary School Students
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Hong Seong-Chul
Kim Moon-Doo
Jung Young-Eun
Lee Chang-In
Kwack Young-Sook
Kim Hyeon-Ju
Bahk Won-Myong
Yoon Bo-Hyun
Shin Ji-Hyun
Hyun Mi-Yeul
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Abstract
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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: 11-12 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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KEYWORD
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Suicidal ideation, Korean elementary school students, Risk factors
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