Table 7 Degree of suicidal intent - Pierce Suicide Intent Scale (PSIS)
From: A comparison of non-fatal self-poisoning among males and females, in Sri Lanka
Variable | Total scores | Gender1 | p value | Odds ratio | 95% CI of OR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Male | Female | |||||
Pierce Suicide Intent Scale (PSIS) M(SD) | 10.2 (4.0) | 10.9 (4.1) | 9.6 (3.83) | <.001 | 0.92 | 0.89-0.95 |
PSIS subsection scores | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â | Â |
Circumstances score M(SD) | 4.6 (1.9) | 4.7 (1.9) | 4.53 (1.9) | .107 | 0.94 | 0.88-1.01 |
Self report score M(SD) | 4.4 (2.6) | 4.8 (2.7) | 4.2 (2.6) | <.001 | 0.91 | 0.86-0.96 |
Lethality score M(SD) | 1.2 (1.0) | 1.5 (1.1) | 1.0 (1.0) | <.001 | 0.63 | 0.55-.72 |
PSIS score by category | Â | Â | Â | <.001 | Â | Â |
Low intent (score 0–3)% (n) | 5.4% (51) | 5.0% (21) | 5.7% (30) | na 2 | na | na |
Medium intent (score 4–10)% (n) | 45.2% (429) | 37.0% (155) | 51.7% (274) | .480 | 1.24 | 0.69-2.24 |
High Intent (score ≥ 11 )% (n) | 49.4% (469) | 58.0% (243) | 42.6% (226) | .151 | 0.65 | 0.36-1.17 |