Table 2.
Number of GP consultations in the year before suicide for those who were in contact by primary diagnosis.
| Primary diagnosis | n | Mean (95% CI) | Median (IQR) | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schizophrenia/delusional disorders | 43 | 4.6 (3.4 to 5.8) | 3 (2.0–7.0) | 1 | 15 |
| Bipolar affective disorder | 16 | 6.9 (4.3 to 9.5) | 6.5 (2.0–10.0) | 1 | 17 |
| Depressive illness/anxiety disorders | 98 | 9.7 (8.0 to 11.4) | 7 (3.8–12.3) | 1 | 43 |
| Drug/alcohol dependence | 25 | 8.2 (5.7 to 10.7) | 7 (3.0–11.0) | 1 | 23 |
| Personality/adjustment disorders | 28 | 9.2 (5.5 to 12.9) | 5.5 (3.0–10.5) | 1 | 37 |
| Other (dementia/organic disorders) | 12 | 10.4 (2.9 to 18.0) | 8 (4.0–10.5) | 1 | 46 |
| Total | 222 | 8.3 (7.3 to 9.3) | 7 (3.0–10.0) | 1 | 46 |
ANOVA: sum of square = 895.039, df = 5, mean square = 179.008, F = 2.995, df = 5, P = 0.012. Kruskal–Wallis: χ2 = 18.597, df = 5, P = 0.002. df = degrees of freedom. IQR = interquartile range.