Table 3.
Comparison of presentation to hospital, in patients with and without self-harm during admission (n=351)
| Self-harm | No Self-harm | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of patients | 50 | 301 | |
| Age, Mean (SD) | 15.3 (1.4) | 15.1 (1.8) | p = 0.28 |
| % of females | 80 | 66.4 | p = 0.056 |
| Mode of transportation: | |||
| Personal | 31 (62%) | 180 (60%) | |
| Emergency medical services | 7 (14%) | 68 (22.6%) | p = 0.48 |
| Police | 8 (16%) | 36 (12%) | |
| Police and emergency medical services | 4 (8%) | 17 (5.6%) | |
| Self-harm on presentation | 28 (56%) | 118 (39.2%) | p = 0.025 |
| Method | Overdose: 12 (43%) Cutting: 11 (39.3%) > 1 method:2 (7.14%) |
Overdose: 72 (61%) Cutting: 22 (18.6%) > 1 method: 8 (6.7%) |
p = 0.08 p = 0.018 p = 0.94 |
| Lethality scale, Mean (SD) | 1.44 (1.39) | 1.7(1.6) | p = 0.33 |
| Involuntary admission | 9 (18%) | 102 (34%) | p = 0.025 |