Analysis on prevalence of suicide ideation and its related factors among junior school students

Objective To learn the prevalence of the suicide ideation among the junior school students in Changning district and explore the possible influencing factors,and to provide the scientific reference for effectively preventing the students from suicide.Methods A total of 1 011 middle school students were selected from Changning district by stratified cluster random sampling method,and questionnaire surveys were conducted by using self-designed questionnaire in an anonymous and closed way.Results In 1 011 surveyed students,about 25.02% students had suicide ideation,3.17% students' suicide ideation was strong,1.78% students might commitle suicide.Totally 27.02% of girls and 23.29% of boys were reported of suicide ideation.There was statistical significant difference between genders(x2 =14.209,P<0.01).Boys' suicide ideation was stronger than girls'.There was statistical significant difference between grades(x2=24.468,P<0.05) and test levels(x2=26.640,P<0.05).Those in higher grade and lower test level were easier to have suicide ideation.Totally 22 life events were related to suicide ideation(P<0.05).The most relevant events were the mood of study-weariness and study pressure from family(x2=127.542,116.451,P<0.01),44.34% in the former and 34.76% in the latter were reported of suicide ideation.Totally 42 parental rearing patterns were related to suicide ideation(P<0.05).Gender,age,disliking going to school,learning pressure from family,parents' over interference and severe punishment were risk factors of suicide ideation(OR=2.143.1.310,2.406,1.302,1.501,1.653).Conclusion The measure should be taken to prevent the suicide ideation in accordance to the psychological health of adolescents.Family,school and society should unite together to create a comfortable,cozy living and learning environment.