Table 4 Comparison of those whose last episode of self-harm was associated with vs. without a desire to die: their characteristics, and the characteristics of the act and its consequences 1
From: Adolescent self-harm and suicidal thoughts in the ALSPAC cohort: a self-report survey in England
Wanted to die (n = 229) N (%) | Did not want to die (n = 676) N (%) | χ2 | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Female | 184 (80.3) | 541 (80.0) | 0.01 | 0.917 |
Mother in manual social class | 29 (12.6) | 62 (9.2) | 4.8 | 0.091 |
Less than 5 GCSEs/ GNVQs A*-C | 77 (33.6) | 94 (13.9) | 42.4 | <0.001 |
8 or more on SMFQ aged 16 | 196 (85.6) | 410 (60.7) | 48.1 | <0.001 |
Took pills | 72 (31.4) | 49 (7.2) | 86.4 | <0.001 |
Cut self | 189 (82.5) | 569 (84.2) | 0.3 | 0.561 |
Felt better subsequently | 86 (37.9) | 357 (53.4) | 16.2 | <0.001 |
Sought medical help afterwards | 69 (30.1) | 43 (6.4) | 89.1 | <0.001 |