J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs.  2016 Sep;25(3):217-226. 10.12934/jkpmhn.2016.25.3.217.

Predictors of Suicidal Ideation in Community-dwelling Older Men: A Comparison between Young-old and Old-old

• Lee SE
• Hong GR

• KMID: 2354868
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.12934/jkpmhn.2016.25.3.217

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study was done to examine the prevalence of suicidal ideation and predictors of suicidal ideation in community-dwelling older men, comparing young-old (65 to 74) and old-old (75 and over).
METHODS
The 2014 National Elderly Survey was used with a sample of 2,790 elderly men. Multivariable logistic regression analysis was used to identify the predictive factors for suicidal ideation in elderly men.
RESULTS
The proportions of participants with suicidal ideation were significantly different between young-old and old-old men (χ²=4.46, p=.035). The multivariable logistic regression analyses revealed that being a recipient of basic livelihood security, experiencing discrimination, conflicting with children, and being depressed were significantly associated with suicidal ideation in young-old men. In old-old men, living arrangements, conflicting with children, and being depressed were significantly associated with suicidal ideation.
CONCLUSION
Results indicate that the development of suicide prevention programs requires different approaches young-old and old-old men.

Keyword

Aged; Suicidal ideation; Man; Mental health

MeSH Terms

Aged
Child
Discrimination (Psychology)
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Mental Health
Prevalence
Residence Characteristics
Suicidal Ideation*
Suicide

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  Figure 1 Conceptual framework for this study.

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