Table 1

General Characteristics of the Subjects (N=218)

Note. Except missing data.

Table 2

Health related Characteristics of the Subjects (N=218)

Note. Except missing data.

Table 3

Relationship between Suicidal Ideation and Subjects Characteristics (N=218)

Table 4

Factors Affecting Suicidal Ideation

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