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KMID : 1032220150100010031
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Journal of Korean Academy of Rural Health Nursing
2015 Volume.10 No. 1 p.31 ~ p.41
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Factors Influencing Suicidal Ideation in Community-dwelling Patients with Chronic Mental Health Problems
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Kim Jung-Sug
Lim Jung-Hee
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Abstract
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Purpose: The study was performed to identify factors influencing suicidal ideation in patients with chronic mental health problems and who live in the community.
Methods: Data were collected using questionnaires and participants were 140 people with mental illness living in Y-si, Gyeonggi-do. The study was carried out from May 15 to September 30, 2014. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson Correlation Coefficients, and Logistic Regression with the SPSS/WIN 18.0 statistical program.
Results: The number of persons who attempted suicide was 47(33.6%) and the number who had suicide ideation was 22(15.7%). The mean score for depression was 6.4 ± 6.45. The mean score for life satisfaction was 16.5 ± 8.21. Depression had a significant negative correlation with life satisfaction. Odds ratio of suicide ideation was 1.19. The significant factor influencing suicidal ideation was depression.
Conclusion: The results of this study can be used in the development and practice of programs to decrease suicide in people with mental illness.
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KEYWORD
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Mental Health, Suicide, Suicidal Ideation
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