Factors influencing suicidal ideation among female late adolescents from a Korean rural province

PurposeThis study aimed to examine factors affecting suicidal ideation among female late adolescents from a Korean rural province. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional design involving self-reported questionnaires was used. The data were collected from female adolescents aged 18 to 22 years, from hi...

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Published in:Korean journal of women health nursing 2020-09, Vol.26 (3), p.213-221
Main Authors: Jo, Hae Kyung, Kim, Hyun Kyoung
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Language:Korean
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Summary:PurposeThis study aimed to examine factors affecting suicidal ideation among female late adolescents from a Korean rural province. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional design involving self-reported questionnaires was used. The data were collected from female adolescents aged 18 to 22 years, from high schools, universities, churches, and local community centers. The sample consisted of 197 female late adolescents from three rural areas in Korea. The Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale and the Suicidal Ideation Scale were used to measure depression and suicidal ideation, respectively. ResultsSuicidal ideation was correlated with having a specific suicide plan (r=.65, p
ISSN:2093-7695
DOI:10.4069/kjwhn.2020.06.15