Z세대 자살시도 영향요인: 2022년 지역사회건강조사를 활용하여

Factors Influencing Suicide Attempts in Generation Z: Using Data from the 2022 Community Health Survey

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify suicide attempts in Generation Z and the factors affecting these suicide attempts. Methods: A total of 15,526 individuals from Generation Z were selected and analyzed using the 2022 Community Health Survey. The Rao-Scott chi-square-test was conducted to evaluate differences between demographic characteristics, health status, and mental health according to suicide attempts. Results: Among the participants, 0.6% of Generation Z participants attempted suicide. Subjective health status (odds ratio [OR]=1.88, 95% confidence interval [CI]=1.02~3.44), smoking (OR=1.87, 95% CI=1.14~3.04), depression experiences (OR=15.94, 95% CI=8.25~30.80), life satisfaction (OR=11.22, 95% CI=5.12~24.59), and suicidal ideation (OR=7.41, 95% CI=6.08~9.05) were identified as significant influencing factors in suicide attempts. Conclusion: Various programs should be developed to improve life satisfaction and manage mental health issues, such as depression and stress, which are the major factors influencing suicide attempts in Generation Z. In addition, active attention should be paid to the mental health of Generation Z.