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Table 3 Comparisons of risk and protective factors for suicide attempts between non-overdose and overdose cases (N = 485)

From: Profile differences between overdose and non-overdose suicide attempts in a multi-ethnic Asian society

Factors

Overdose

Non-overdose

χ2

P

Risk Factors

 History of psychiatric illnesses

62.0

66.6

0.57

0.45

 Family history of psychiatric illnesses

85.5

86.1

0.01

0.91

 Living alone

92.9

80.5

11.70

<0.01**

 Alcohol or substance misuse

82.8

70.8

5.82

0.02*

 Ongoing interpersonal problems

41.8

36.1

0.85

0.36

 Lack of confidantes

68.8

51.3

8.48

<0.01**

 Serious physical illnesses

85.8

80.5

1.35

0.25

 Poor coping skills

67.9

69.4

0.06

0.80

 Severe financial problems

81.0

77.7

0.41

0.52

 Unemployment

77.1

68.0

2.77

0.10

Protective Factors

 Faith in a religion

44.3

51.3

1.22

0.27

 Resolution of precipitants

80.7

68.0

6.03

0.01*

 Receiving support from dependents

49.4

55.5

0.93

0.34

 Expression of regret

28.8

20.8

1.98

0.16

 Positive plan for the future

34.0

37.5

0.32

0.57

 Willingness to seek help

13.9

25.0

5.75

0.02*

 Good emotional support

24.7

38.8

6.34

0.01*

  1. (*P < 0.05; **P < 0.01)