Table 2.
Bivariate relationship of solvent use and history of suicide ideation or attempt
| No use | Use only | Abuse or dependence | χ2a | pb | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ideationc (median) | |||||
| All | 0 | 2 | 5 | 93.7 | <.001 |
| Boys | 0 | 2 | 5 | 72.3 | <.001 |
| Girls | 2 | 5 | 5 | 21.9 | <.001 |
| Attemptd (%) | |||||
| All | 17.0 | 30.2 | 63.3 | 88.1 | <.001 |
| Boys | 13.7 | 26.0 | 59.5 | 79.5 | <.001 |
| Girls | 40.0 | 61.1 | 81.3 | 9.5 | .009 |
For continuously measured ideation variable, Pearson’s chi-square reported for nonparametric Kruskal–Wallis test.
Using Bonferonni’s correction for multiple comparisons, the threshold for statistical significance in this group of comparisons is .008 (.05/6).
Range 0–5.
Measured dichotomously. Proportion of attempters reported for each level of inhalant use.