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http://dx.doi.org/10.15207/JKCS.2019.10.7.063

Comparative, Integrated Study on emotional support, physical support, Socio-economic Factors related with Suicidal Ideation of 75 or older Seniors: Using the 2017 National Survey of Elderly  

Kim, Young-Ran (Department of Radiology, Wonkwang Health Science University)
Park, Chang-Soo (Department of Nuclear Medicine, Chungnam National University Hospital)
Nam, Ho-Jin (Department of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, Chungnam National University)
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Journal of the Korea Convergence Society / v.10, no.7, 2019 , pp. 63-70 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study examined the effect of emotional factors, physical factors and socioeconomic factors on suicidal ideation of 75 or older seniors and sought to identify what kinds of factors should be satisfied to prevent their suicide. Using "2017 National Survey of the Elderly", the study conducted survey among 75 or older 3,023 males and 1,295 females. It used multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify the factors affecting suicidal ideation. As a result, the study found that ties with their offspring, the number of chronic diseases, being abused or not, depression and living with or without espouse had significant effects on their suicidal ideation and abuse was the largest factor. Therefore, in order to reduce suicide rate of 75 or older seniors, more active attention should be rendered to their physical, socioeconomic and emotional health problems, and measures to reduce elderly abuse should be sought. In particular, institutional improvement and revitalization of elderly counseling institutions are needed to reduce elder abuse
Keywords
75 or older seniors; Suicidal ideation; Physical factors; Socioeconomic factors; Emotional factors; Convergence study;
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