The relationship between suicidal ideation and symptoms of depression in Japanese workers: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The prevalence of suicidal ideation and predictors for suicidal ideation among Japanese workers is unknown, although a previous study reported a 30% prevalence rate of suicidal ideation in a psychosomatic clinical setting. Hence, we evaluated the prevalence of suicidal ideation and its relationship with depressive symptoms among Japanese workers.

Methods

For this purpose, a cross-sectional design was used. Major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicidal ideation in 1266 workers (1100 men and 166 women, aged 20-69 years) were assessed through clinical interviews conducted in accordance with the fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

Results

A total of 34 and 70 participants were diagnosed with suicidal ideation and MDD, res

SUBMITTER: Takeuchi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3845061 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature