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KMID : 0605720080140010043
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Journal of the Korean Society of Biological Therapies in Psychiatry
2008 Volume.14 No. 1 p.43 ~ p.48
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A Survey on Attitudes Toward Suicide and Suicidal Behavior in Korea
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Kim Sung-Wan
Kim Seon-Young
Kim Jae-Min
Suh Dong-Woo
Shin Il-Seon
Kim Suk-Jae
Nah Gi-Hoi
Kim Sae-Hyon
Yoon Jin-Sang
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Abstract
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Objectives: In Korea, the incidence of suicide has increased rapidly and has become the fifth leading cause of death. Therefore, an appropriate systematic psychiatric approach is essential.
Methods: We investigated suicide-related behaviors such as thinking about, planning, and attempting suicide, 11 items of questionnaire about attitudes toward suicide, and Beck Depression Inventory(BDI). A total of 613 people participated in this survey.
Results: People who had experienced suicidal behavior showed significantly high BDI scores. The more frequently individuals had suicidal ideas, the higher was their BDI scores. Moreover, those who had attempted suicide were those who had significantly more frequent current ideas of suicide. Up to half of the people surveyed who had attempted suicide were not receiving treatment at that time. In addition, individuals who frequently thought of suicide also had negative attitudes toward treatment for suicidal behaviors. Furthermore, people who had permissive attitudes toward suicide had significantly more frequent current suicidal ideas.
Conclusion: Public education and a campaign aimed at understanding attitudes toward, and expanding knowledge of, suicide are warranted for suicide prevention. Most of all, psychiatric treatment should be given promptly to those who attempt suicide; additionally, active treatment for depression will be very important in reducing suicide rates.
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KEYWORD
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Suicide, Depression, Attitude toward suidide, Public education
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