Table 3.
Seven of fourteen risk factors were significantly associated with suicide risk in adult ADHD patients. The total number of risk factors for each category was calculated for both the study and comorbid groups, each containing 50 patients. The presence of a risk factor was denoted as 1 whereas the absence was noted as a 0. The Chi-Square test for association was used to analyze the differences between the two independent samples’ nominal data. The p-values were calculated using a significant level of 0.05 (95% CI), where any bolded numbers represent statistical significance (p < 0.05).
| Risk Factor | Control (N = 50) | Experimental (N = 50) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stimulant Prescription | 9 | 16 | 0.518424 |
| Current Drug and Alcohol Use | 39 | 45 | 0.101707 |
| Family History of Mental Illness | 17 | 40 | 0.000003 |
| Family History of Suicide | 1 | 15 | 0.000134 |
| Cannot Maintain Relationships for 2+ Years | 9 | 26 | 0.000365 |
| Cannot Sustain Employment for 3+ Years | 18 | 27 | 0.070440 |
| Prenatal Drug/Alcohol Consumption | 1 | 1 | 1.000000 |
| Maternal Birth Complications | 11 | 7 | 0.169381 |
| Sexual Abuse During Childhood | 2 | 15 | 0.000539 |
| Physical Abuse During Childhood | 3 | 20 | 0.000054 |
| Academic Difficulties | 19 | 27 | 0.108462 |
| History of Being Bullied | 22 | 38 | 0.001091 |
| Parental Separation | 25 | 28 | 0.547785 |
| History of Delinquent Behaviours | 5 | 17 | 0.003770 |