| Predictors of Suicidal Ideation in Community-dwelling Older Men: A Comparison between Young-old and Old-old. |
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Si Eun Lee, Gwi Ryung Son Hong |
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College of Nursing, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea. sieun0@hanyang.ac.kr |
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| 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. |
| Key Words:
Aged; Suicidal ideation; Man; Mental health |
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