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Method of index attempt
| Method of Index Attempt | Overall (%) | Males (%) | Females (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging/Asphyxiation | 11 (6.7) | 7 (19.4) | 4 (3.1) | |
| Firearms | 3 (1.8) | 1 (2.8) | 2 (1.6) | |
| Medication Overdose | 93 (56.7) | 12 (33.3) | 81 (63.3) | 0.0014* |
| Non-Medication Overdose/Poisoning | 5 (3.0) | 2 (5.6) | 3 (2.3) | |
| Cutting/Piercing | 46 (28.0) | 13 (36.1) | 33 (25.8) | |
| Other | 6 (3.7) | 1 (2.8) | 5 (3.9) | |
| TOTAL | 164 | 36 | 128 |
Chi-square test; medication overdose vs all other categories
