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Associations between Physical Disorders and Suicidal Ideation in Elders  

Park, Cheol (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Kang, Hee-Ju (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Lee, Ju-Yeon (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Kim, Seon-Young (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Bae, Kyung-Yeol (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Kim, Sung-Wan (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Kim, Jae-Min (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Shin, Il-Seon (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
Yoon, Jin-Sang (Department of Psychiatry, Chonnam National University Medical School)
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Anxiety and mood / v.10, no.1, 2014 , pp. 24-29 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives : This study aimed to investigate the associations between physical disorders and prevalent/incident suicidal ideation in a community dwelling older population aged 65 years or over. Methods : 1204 people aged 65 years or over evaluated at baseline. Suicidal ideation was identified using the questions from the community version of the Geriatric Mental State Schedule ("GMS B3"). Reported physical disorders covering 11 common and generally chronic health problems were ascertained. Covariates included were depression, age, gender, years of education, accommodation status, past occupation, and current occupation. Of 1066 without suicidal ideation at baseline, 805 (76%) were followed 2 years later, and incident suicidal ideation was evaluated. Results : Prevalent suicidal ideation was significantly associated with 4 of 11 physical disorders: eyesight problems, persistent cough, heart disease and paralysis or weakness in one leg or arm. Incident suicidal ideation was associated with 3 physical disorders: asthma, high blood pressure and paralysis or weakness in one leg or arm. Both prevalent and incident suicidal ideation were significantly associated with increased number of physical disorders. Conclusions : Certain physical disorders were comorbid and precipitating factors of suicidal ideation in elders. And appropriate intervention and treatment of physical disorders might prevent suicidal ideation in elderly.
Keywords
Physical disease; Suicidal behavior; Aged; Epidemiology; Longitudinal study;
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