Table 1.
Distribution of characteristics in African American (AA) offspring
| Total | Males (n=403) | Females (n=403) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual Risk Characteristics | N (%) | N (%) | N (%) |
| Suicidality | 125 (15.7 %) | 43 (10.8 %) | 82 (20.6 %) |
| Ideation | 124 (15.6%) | 42 (10.6%) | 82 (20.6%) |
| Plan | 52 (6.5%) | 14 (3.5%) | 38 (9.5%) |
| Attempt | 38 (4.8%) | 11 (2.8%) | 27 (6.8%) |
| Racial discrimination | 363 (45.0 %) | 191 (47.4 %) | 172 (42.7 %) |
| At school | 197 (24.7%) | 95 (23.9%) | 102 (25.5%) |
| On the street or in public | 198 (24.8%) | 102 (25.7%) | 96 (24.0%) |
| From the police or courts | 122 (15.3%) | 89 (22.5%) | 33 (8.3%) |
| Getting a job | 77 (9.7%) | 43 (10.8%) | 34 (8.5%) |
| At work | 72 (9.1%) | 40 (10.1%) | 32 (8.0%) |
| Ever Used Substancesa | 508 (63.0%) | 269 (66.8%) | 239 (59.3%) |
| Childhood sexual abuse | 78 (9.7%) | 15 (3.7%) | 63 (15.6%) |
| Childhood physical abuse | 403 (50.0 %) | 221 (54.84 %) | 182 (45.16 %) |
| Major depressive disorderb | 75 (9.3%) | 20 (5.0%) | 55 (13.7%) |
| 3 + Conduct disorder problems | 92 (11.4%) | 63 (15.6%) | 29 (7.20 %) |
Note:
a
Substances include alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis;
b
Major depressive disorder minus suicide symptoms.