Differences of Personality Characteristics According to the Suicide Symptoms in Patients with Depression / 정신신체의학

OBJECTIVES@#The purpose of this study was to examine personality traits associated with suicidal symptoms (with history of suicide attempt or suicidal idea) in depressed patients.@*METHODS@#A sample 186 patients diagnosed with major depressive disorder was divided into two groups : suicidal group (with history of suicide attempt or suicidal idea, n=70) and non-suicidal group (without history of suicide attempt or suicidal idea, n=116). NEO Personality Assessment System were used to evaluate personality trait.@*RESULTS@#Neuroticism was high in suicidal group (p=0.041). In multivariate logistic regression, Neuroticism was also a significant influence on suicidal symptoms (Odds Ratio=1.04, 95% Confidence Interval 1.01–1.07, p=0.0145).@*CONCLUSIONS@#High Neuroticism is a useful information to identify individuals at high risk of suicide in depressive patients.