Table 2.
Scores on the circumstances section of the Suicide Intent Scale
| Item (number of cases with a score) | Number of cases | (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Isolation (n = 122) | ||
| Someone present | 2 | (1.6) |
| Someone nearby | 41 | (33.6) |
| No one nearby | 79 | (64.8) |
| Timing (n = 120) | ||
| Intervention probable | 8 | (6.7) |
| Intervention unlikely | 42 | (35.0) |
| Intervention highly unlikely | 70 | (58.3) |
| Precautions to avoid discovery (n = 121) | ||
| No precautions | 11 | (9.1) |
| Passive precautions | 62 | (51.2) |
| Active precautions | 48 | (39.7) |
| Help-seeking after the act (n = 122) | ||
| Notified helper | 11 | (9.0) |
| Contacted but did not notify helper | 8 | (6.6) |
| Did not contact helper | 103 | (84.4) |
| Arrangements in anticipation of death (n = 123) | ||
| None/not mentioned | 105 | (85.4) |
| Some arrangements | 8 | (6.5) |
| Definite plans | 10 | (8.1) |
| Planning for the act (n = 114) | ||
| None/not mentioned | 71 | (62.3) |
| Minimal to moderate | 39 | (34.2) |
| Extensive | 4 | (3.5) |
| Suicide note left (n = 122) | ||
| No note | 62 | (50.8) |
| Note torn up | 0 | |
| Note present | 60 | (49.2) |
| Communication of intent (n = 120) | ||
| None/not mentioned | 77 | (64.2) |
| Equivocal communication | 17 | (14.2) |
| Unequivocal communication | 26 | (21.7) |