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Effects of Depression and Quality of Life on Suicidal Intention of the Elderly
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우울과 삶의 질이 노인의 자살 의도에 미치는 영향

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Academic journal
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Kim Jinhee (두원공과대학교) Yun Jungsook (두원공과대학교)
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대한통합의학회 대한통합의학회지 대한통합의학회지 제8권 제4호 KCI Accredited Journals
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2020.1
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67 - 77 (11page)

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Effects of Depression and Quality of Life on Suicidal Intention of the Elderly
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Purpose : This study attempts to understand the relationship between depression and quality of life experienced by the elderly and suicidal intentions. Methods : The survey was conducted using a questionnaire from January 2 to March 31, 2019, targeting elderly people 65 years or older registered at public health centers located in U-city, Gyeonggi-do, and a total of 1,015 copies of data were used for the final analysis. The collected data were analyzed using the SPSS/WIN 23.0 program. The χ2 test was performed to investigate the relationship between the demographic characteristics and suicidal intentions of elderly subjects. The t-test was conducted to determine the relationship between suicidal intentions, depression, and quality of life in elderly subjects. Results : As a result of the study, 168 people (16.6%) had thought of suicide, and 3.2% had actually tried to commit suicide. The reasons for suicidal thoughts were family problems in 60 (5.6%), economic problems in 49 (4.6%), and physical illness in 44 (4.1%). Those with suicidal intentions had higher levels of depression (t=11.712, p=.000) and higher quality of life scores (t=-9.565, p=.000). Conclusion : Based on these results, it is believed that a suicide prevention policy and program that can improve the elderly's depression and quality of life is necessary.

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