Prediction of Lethality in Suicide Attempts

Gender Matters

Dados Bibliográficos

ID13629558
AutoresCarol C Choo (0000-0001-7868-5757, James Cook University, autor correspondente), Keith M Harris (0000-0002-1199-2856, University of Tasmania), Roger C M Ho (0000-0001-9629-4493, National University of Singapore), Roger C Ho (National University of Singapore)
Ano2017
Volume80
Fascículo1
Páginas87-103
Data de publicação2017-08-22
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoOMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764
EditoraSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0030222817725182
PMID28828921
OpenAlexW2746374720
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas12
Referências citadas34

This study explores gender differences in lethality of suicide attempts. Three years of medical records related to suicide attempters ( N = 666) were subjected to analysis. Of the sample, 69.2% were female, 30.8% male; 63.8% Chinese, 15.8% Indian, and 15.0 % Malay. Ages ranged from 10 to 85 years old ( M = 29.7, SD = 16.1). More males than females made attempts with high perceived lethality (χ 2 = 12.10, p 2 = 10.59, p < .0001). Available variables were subjected to regression analyses. The regression models predicted more than 60% of high medical lethality suicide attempts and more than 80% of high perceived lethality attempts. Suicide intent and opportunity for rescue were significant predictors for both measures of lethality. Gender differences were examined. Findings were discussed in regard to implications in suicide assessments and interventions

Biology · Criminology · Lethality · Medical emergency · Genetics · Medicine · Mental Health Treatment and Access · Psychology · Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments · Suicide and Self-Harm Studies