- 學位論文
ELDERLY SUICIDE RATES AND THE ASSOCIATION WITH POPULATION STRUCTURE IN TAIWAN
ELDERLY SUICIDE RATES AND THE ASSOCIATION WITH POPULATION STRUCTURE IN TAIWAN
並列摘要
Objective This paper examines the association between the elderly suicide rates of 22 cities and countries in Taiwan from 2001 to 2009 with population structure and also some factors that might be effected to elderly suicide rates. Data on annual mortality for persons over 65 years of age with external cause-of-death codes E950-E959 were derived from the Death certification Data file provided by Department of Health and used in analysis. Method All the cases of suicide by those aged above 65 years during 2001-2009 in Taiwan were included in this study. Analysis of data was done by Logistic Regression. Result The average suicide ratio between elderly males and females was about 1.82:1. Geographical variations in suicide rates, with the least urbanized eastern Taiwan having a higher rate than other regions. Main findings indicate that there are significant negative correlations between elderly suicide rate and population structure especially in young ratio. Children can be people who are really helpful in decreasing elderly suicide rates. Odd ratio among all, male and female elderly suicide was 0.854, 0.869 and 0.877 respectively. Furthermore there are significant negative correlation between nurses and elderly suicide. Increasing number of nurses can decrease elderly suicide rates, however children or family members are more important persons who can provide support and well understanding towards the elderly. Conclusion This study confirmed correlation between population structures especially in children having a significant impact in elderly prevention suicide rate. Policy makers need to address an increase of nurses in the near future to prevent elderly suicide.