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KMID : 0897520090140010012
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Journal of Korean Association of Social Psychiatry
2009 Volume.14 No. 1 p.12 ~ p.17
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Prevalence and Correlates of Suicide-related Behaviors of Army Personnel
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Yu Ji-Hye
Yun Seon-Kyung
Kim Seog-Ju
Hahm Bong-Jin
Cho In-Hee
Kim Jong-Hoon
Lee Yu-Jin
Bae Seung-Min
Cho Seong-Jin
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Abstract
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Objectives： The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence, and the correlates of suicide-related behaviors (suicidal idea, plan, and attempt) of army personnel in Incheon.
Methods： Sample of 463 completed the self-administered form of Korean version of the Mini International Neuropsychiatric Interview (K-MINI) and Beck Depression Inventory.
Results:Lifetime prevalence of suicidal idea, plan and attempt among 463 respondents was estimated as 23.3%, 5.4%, and 3.7%, respectively. Army personnels with any suicide-related behaviors had higher lifetime prevalence of major and minor depression, higher mean BDI scores, lower economic status before recruitment, lower education year, physical llness and poor current health status than those without. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that correlates of suicide-related behaviors were major depression (OR=7.40, 95% CI=2.96-18.5), lower economic status before recruitment (OR=2.11, 95% CI=1.26-6.18), and poor current health status (OR=2.36, 95% CI=1.35-4.15).
Conclusion： The results of this study suggest that establishment of mental health system in the army is crucial to detect mental health problem early and to prevent suicide of army personnel.
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KEYWORD
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Army, Suicide-related behavior, BDI, Prevalence, Correlate
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