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Epidemiological features of suicidal ideation among the elderly in China based meta-analysis.
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- The sources of suicidal ambivalence: favorable and risk factors for suicidal ideation among higher vocational college freshmen-a large sample survey.BMC psychiatry · 2026Article
- Suicidal ideation and influencing factors among hospitalized older adults with functional impairments: a mixed-methods study.BMC psychology · 2026Article
- Perceived ageism and suicidal ideation among Chinese older adults: the mediating role of rumination and self-perceived aging.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2026Article
- Association between the triglyceride-glucose index and suicidal ideation among U.S. adults: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES data.Discover mental health · 2025Article
- Age-specific prevalence and predictors of lifetime suicide attempts using machine learning in Chinese adults: a nationwide multi-centre survey.Epidemiology and psychiatric sciences · 2025Article
- The association between experiential avoidance, depressive symptoms, and suicidal ideation in hospitalized older adults with functional impairments: the moderating role of resilience.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundStudies on the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and its associated factors among the elderly in China show considerable variability. This meta-analysis aims to clarify the epidemiological features of SI in this population.
methodsWe systematically searched English and Chinese databases for relevant literature up to September 15, 2022. The extracted data facilitated the calculation of prevalence and odds ratios (ORs) for factors associated with SI among China's elderly.
resultsWe analyzed 31 cross-sectional studies, comprising a total of 79,861 participants from over 20 provinces and municipalities. The pooled prevalence of SI was found to be 11.47% [95% confidence interval (CI): 7.82-15.71%]. Significant variations in prevalence were influenced by residence, physical health (including chronic diseases and daily living capabilities), mental health (depressive symptoms and life satisfaction), economic status, and time-specific assessment tools. Notably, the prevalence from 2011-2020 (15.59%, 95% CI: 9.08-23.44%) was almost double that of 2001-2010 (7.85%, 95% CI: 5.08-11.16%). The SI prevalence in the eastern region (8.06%, 95% CI 5.59-10.94%) was significantly lower than in the central and western regions (16.97%, 95% CI 12.04-22.53%). Fourteen factors exhibited a significant pooled OR greater than 1 (p < 0.05), and two factors had ORs less than 1 (p < 0.05), indicating notable association with SI among the elderly.
conclusionSI among China's elderly showed relatively high prevalence and considerable heterogeneity across different characteristics and associated factors. This underscores the need for targeted intervention strategies and standardized temporal assessments of SI to effectively address suicide risk in this population.
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