Table 2.
Multiple logistic regression analysis of sociodemographic and clinical factors associated with suicidal ideation
| Variables | Odds ratio (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 1.04 (0.74–1.48) | 0.811 |
| Age | ||
| ≤ 50 years | 1.74 (1.39–2.65) | 0.011 |
| 51–64 years | 1.85 (1.26–2.72) | 0.002 |
| ≥ 65 years | 1 | |
| Education | ||
| 0–11 | 2.21 (1.31–3.74) | 0.003 |
| 12 | 2.83 (1.62–4.96) | 0.001 |
| Some college | 2.32 (1.25–4.34) | 0.008 |
| Four years college or more | 1 | |
| Marital status | ||
| Nonmarried | 1 | |
| Married | 0.90 (0.68–1.21) | 0.492 |
| Employment status | ||
| Not employed | 1 | |
| Employed | 0.82 (0.58–1.16) | 0.264 |
| Depression severity | ||
| None–moderate | 1 | |
| Moderately severe | 11.46 (8.36–15.71) | <0.001 |
| Severe | 18.76 (12.53–28.09) | <0.001 |
Abbreviation: CI, confidence interval.