Relationship between binge drinking experience and suicide attempts in Korean adolescents: based on the 2013 Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey

Kyeong Hyang Byeon,Sun Ha Jee,Heejin Kimm,Jae Woong Sull,Bo Young Choi

doi:10.4178/epih.e2018046

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OBJECTIVESSuicide and drinking problems in adolescents are increasing every year, and it is known that suicide is related to drinking. This study aims to identify the relationship between binge drinking experience (BDE) and suicide attempts in Korean adolescents.METHODSThe Ninth Korean Youth Risk Behavior Web-based Survey (KYRBS), conducted in 2013, was used for analysis. Multiple logistic regression analysis was used to identify the relationship between BDE and suicide attempts, and the relationship between BDE and suicide attempts in middle and high school students was stratified by age.RESULTSBDE and suicide attempts were highly related. The odds ratio (OR) of attempted suicide in BDE was 1.63 times (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.28 to 2.09) higher then non-drinking in males. And the OR of attempted suicide in females was 1.21 times (95% CI, 1.07 to 1.37) higher then non-drinking in non-BDE, 1.79 times (95% CI, 1.47 to 2.19) higher in BDE. BDE was associated with suicide attempts in males aged 12 or 13 years (OR, 3.97; 95% CI, 1.57 to 10.03) and in females aged 15 years (OR, 2.66; 95% CI, 1.79 to 3.96).CONCLUSIONSBDE is an important factor related to suicide attempts in adolescents. In order to reduce suicide attempts, it is necessary to educate the youth about the regulation of BDE and drinking prevention.

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IntroductionThe leading cause of death among Korean adolescents in 2011 was intentional self-harm (suicide), and the number of adolescent
This study aims to investigate the relationship between binge drinking experience (BDE) and suicide attempts in Korean adolescents, to understand the factors for suicide attempts, and to use this as baseline data regarding adolescent binge drinking and for mental health promotion
In terms of grade level, a demographic factor in males, the proportion of non-drinkers was high in all the years of middle school students and the first-year high school students, whereas the proportion of those with non-BDE was high in the second- and thirdyear high school students, and there was a statistically significant difference (p< 0.001) (Table 1)

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The leading cause of death among Korean adolescents in 2011 was intentional self-harm (suicide), and the number of adolescent. Suicide attempts are in the middle of a continuum from suicidal ideation to suicide attempts and suicide [3]. People who enact suicidal behavior usually have suicide ideation, those who have suicidal ideation make suicide attempts, and a successful suicide attempt results in a completed suicide [4]. In order to prevent suicide attempts in adolescents, it is important to look at the current status of suicide attempts among adolescents, and it is necessary to identify the factors affecting suicide attempts among adolescents

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