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Title Influencing Factors on Suicidal Behavior among Adolescents; Using 10th(2014) Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey
Authors Hyang-Seok Lee ; Yeon-Ha Kim ; Soon-Hee Kim
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Vol.22 No.6(2015-12)
Keywords Adolescent ; Suicide ; Risk factors
Abstract The purpose of this study was to investigate the risk factors of suicidal behavior(suicidal ideation ? plan ?attempt) among adolescents. The data of the 10th (2014) Korea Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey was analyzed by x²-test and multiple logistic regression. The risk factors of suicidal behavior were grade, school performance, perceived social economic status, residence type, perceived health status, perceived happiness, stress, depression, alcohol, smoking and drug experience. Therefore it is necessary to develop suicide prevention program that can control those influencing factors. In addition, intervention program that can enhance the ability of managing the crisis is urgent in priority of female students.