Table 2.
Triggers for suicidal act grouped by SRRS, n=174
| Triggers for suicidal acta | Rodenticide | Paraquat |
|---|---|---|
| Death of spouse, n (%) | 1 (5.9) | 0 |
| Death of parent, n (%) | 0 | 2 (1.3) |
| Broke or sharp decline in business, n (%) | 0 | 23 (15.3) |
| Financial status change, n (%) | 0 | 1 (0.7) |
| Divorce, n (%) | 0 | 3 (2.0) |
| Illness, n (%) | 8 (47.1) | 54 (36.0) |
| Mental | 5 (29.4) | 44 (29.3) |
| Physical | 3 (17.6) | 10 (6.7) |
| Lay-off, n (%) | 1 (5.9) | 8 (5.3) |
| Parent–child conflict, n (%) | 0 | 16 (10.7) |
| Legal problem, n (%) | 0 | 2 (1.3) |
| Job change, n (%) | 0 | 3 (2.0) |
| Examination, n (%) | 0 | 1 (0.7) |
| Conflict with beaux-parents, n (%) | 0 | 1 (0.7) |
| Couples conflict, n (%) | 5 (29.4) | 24 (16.0) |
| Move, n (%) | 1 (5.9) | 0 |
| Pregnancy, n (%) | 0 | 1 (4.1) |
| Breaking up, n (%) | 1 (5.9) | 11 (7.3) |
Note:
a
Stressors are listed hierarchically from high-ranking stressors to low-ranking ones.
Abbreviation: SRSS, Social Readjustment Rating Scale.