Table 3 Estimated prevalence of risk factors associated with self-harm behaviors for the group of patients with (n = 95) and without (n = 112) provider-documented suicide attempt
From: An emergency department medical record review for adolescent intentional self-harm injuries
Risk Factors | Cases with Provider Documentation for Suicide Attempt (N = 95) | Cases Without Provider Documentation for Suicide Attempt (N = 112) | P-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
N | % | N | % | ||
Suicidal ideation | 74 | 77.9% | 41 | 36.61% | <.0001 |
History of depressed mood disorder | 69 | 72.9% | 74 | 66.07% | 0.31 |
History of mental health treatment (medication/counseling) | 69 | 72.9% | 75 | 66.96% | 0.38 |
History of substance abuse/dependence treatment | 8 | 8.4% | 11 | 9.82% | 0.73 |
Crisis within last two weeks | 11 | 11.6% | 7 | 6.25% | 0.18 |
Work-related stressors | 1 | 1.1% | 3 | 2.68% | 0.40 |
School-related stressors | 57 | 60.0% | 51 | 45.54% | 0.04 |
Relationship stressors/Lack of social support | 75 | 78.9% | 63 | 56.25% | 0.001 |
Financial stressors | 4 | 4.2% | 4 | 3.57% | 0.81 |
Patient is a victim of bullying | 22 | 23.2% | 22 | 19.64% | 0.54 |
Patient is a victim of physical abuse | 18 | 18.9% | 7 | 6.25% | 0.005 |
Patient is a victim of sexual abuse | 20 | 21.1% | 16 | 14.29% | 0.20 |
Patient has a physical disability or health problem | 3 | 3.2% | 9 | 8.04% | 0.13 |
Recent death of friend or family member (non-suicide) | 14 | 14.7% | 17 | 15.18% | 0.93 |
Anniversary of a traumatic event | 1 | 1.1% | 1 | 0.89% | 0.91 |
History of suicide attempts | 33 | 34.7% | 12 | 10.71% | <.0001 |
History of expressed suicidal thoughts | 44 | 46.3% | 32 | 28.57% | 0.01 |
History of expressed suicidal plans | 14 | 14.7% | 9 | 8.04% | 0.13 |
Legal/criminal problems | 10 | 10.5% | 11 | 9.82% | 0.86 |
Patient is a current/recent prisoner | 1 | 1.1% | 0 | 0% | 0.28 |
Housing instability/Homelessness | 8 | 8.4% | 11 | 9.82% | 0.73 |
Family history of depression | 40 | 42.1% | 33 | 29.46% | 0.06 |
Family history of suicide or suicide attempt | 29 | 30.5% | 12 | 10.71% | 0.0004 |
Foster care | 7 | 7.4% | 10 | 8.93% | 0.67 |
Recent move | 6 | 6.3% | 5 | 4.46% | 0.55 |