Table 3.
Comparisons of risk and protective factors for suicide attempts between non-overdose and overdose cases (N = 485)
| Factors | Overdose | Non-overdose | χ2 | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risk Factors | ||||
| History of psychiatric illnesses | 62.0 | 66.6 | 0.57 | 0.45 |
| Family history of psychiatric illnesses | 85.5 | 86.1 | 0.01 | 0.91 |
| Living alone | 92.9 | 80.5 | 11.70 | <0.01** |
| Alcohol or substance misuse | 82.8 | 70.8 | 5.82 | 0.02* |
| Ongoing interpersonal problems | 41.8 | 36.1 | 0.85 | 0.36 |
| Lack of confidantes | 68.8 | 51.3 | 8.48 | <0.01** |
| Serious physical illnesses | 85.8 | 80.5 | 1.35 | 0.25 |
| Poor coping skills | 67.9 | 69.4 | 0.06 | 0.80 |
| Severe financial problems | 81.0 | 77.7 | 0.41 | 0.52 |
| Unemployment | 77.1 | 68.0 | 2.77 | 0.10 |
| Protective Factors | ||||
| Faith in a religion | 44.3 | 51.3 | 1.22 | 0.27 |
| Resolution of precipitants | 80.7 | 68.0 | 6.03 | 0.01* |
| Receiving support from dependents | 49.4 | 55.5 | 0.93 | 0.34 |
| Expression of regret | 28.8 | 20.8 | 1.98 | 0.16 |
| Positive plan for the future | 34.0 | 37.5 | 0.32 | 0.57 |
| Willingness to seek help | 13.9 | 25.0 | 5.75 | 0.02* |
| Good emotional support | 24.7 | 38.8 | 6.34 | 0.01* |
(*P < 0.05; **P < 0.01)