Table 1 Characteristics of study participants.
Variable | Subgroup | % (N = 5154) |
|---|---|---|
Age (years) | ||
|  | 30–39 | 18.7 |
|  | 40–49 | 27.4 |
|  | 50–59 | 32.5 |
|  | 60–69 | 21.4 |
Gender | ||
| Â | Male | 47.9 |
| Â | Female | 52.1 |
Educational background (years) | ||
| Â | 9 or less | 23.3 |
|  | 10–12 | 55.2 |
| Â | 13 or more | 21.5 |
Self-rated depression scale | ||
| Â | Normal | 35.3 |
| Â | Mild | 41.2 |
| Â | Moderate | 19.4 |
| Â | Severe | 4.1 |
Personal experience of an acquaintance's suicide | ||
| Â | Yes | 52.6 |
| Â | No | 47.4 |
Attitude toward those bereaved by a suicide | ||
| Â | Offer to talk | 23.0 |
| Â | Watch calmly | 44.5 |
| Â | Do not want to be involved | 2.1 |
| Â | Do not know | 30.4 |
Perceptions regarding suicide prevention and the promotion of mental health in the community | ||
| Â | Favorable | 84.0 |
| Â | Unfavorable | 1.1 |
| Â | Do not know | 14.9 |