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Prediction of Lethality in Suicide Attempts

Gender Matters

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ID13629558
AuthorsCarol C Choo (0000-0001-7868-5757, James Cook University, corresponding author), 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)
Year2017
Volume80
Issue1
Pages87-103
Publication date2017-08-22
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueOMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764
PublisherSAGE Publishing (PUBLISHER • US)
DOI10.1177/0030222817725182
PMID28828921
OpenAlexW2746374720
LanguageEN
Citations received12
References cited34

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

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