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http://dx.doi.org/10.5393/JAMCH.2014.39.2.081

The factors associated with suicidal ideation among the elderly living alone received the elderly care service in a rural area  

Choi, Hee-Young (Department of Public Health, The Graduate School of Chosun University)
Ryu, So-Yeon (Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Chosun University)
Kwak, Gwang-Il (Department of Public Health, The Graduate School of Chosun University)
Choi, Cheol-Won (Department of Public Health, The Graduate School of Chosun University)
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Journal of agricultural medicine and community health / v.39, no.2, 2014 , pp. 81-93 More about this Journal
Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this study was to identify the factors associated with suicidal ideation among the elderly living alone received the elderly care service in a rural area. Methods: This study was surveyed 206 the elderly living alone who received the elderly care service in G-gun, Jeollanamdo. The collected data were socio-demographic and health-related characteristics, family support and suicidal ideation. The used methods for statistical analysis were used t-test, analysis of variance, Pearson's correlational analysis and the multiple logistic regression analysis. Results: In univariate analysis, the suicidal ideation of the elderly living alone was statistically significant associated with age, monthly income, sufficiency of sleeping, depression, stress, activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, perceived health status and family support. As a result of multiple regression analysis, the associated factors with suicidal ideation were age, depression, stress and the activities of daily living. Conclusions: The suicidal ideation of the elderly living alone in the rural area was associated with age, mental health and independency of living. It will be needed the multidisciplinary approaches to prevent the suicidal ideation and attempts of the elderly living alone.
Keywords
Activities of Daily Living; Aged; Depression; Stress; Suicidal ideation;
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