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

Purpose This study aimed to examine factors affecting suicidal ideation among female late adolescents from a Korean rural province. Methods A 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. Results Suicidal ideation was correlated with having a specific suicide plan (r=.65, p