Table 2. GSHS questions used in the analysis of adolescent suicide attempts.
Variable | Question | Values |
---|---|---|
Suicide attempt | During the past 12 months, how many times did you actually attempt suicide? | 0 = No 1 = Yes |
Suicide planning | During the past 12 months, did you make a plan for how you would attempt suicide? | 0 = No 1 = Yes |
Lack of food | During the past 30 days, how often did you go hungry because there was not enough food in your home? | 1 = Never/Rarely/Sometimes 2 = Most of the time/Always |
Bullying | During the past 30 days, on how many days were you bullied? | 1 = No (0 days) 2 = Yes (1 or more days) |
Loneliness | During the past 12 months, how often have you felt lonely? | 1 = Never/Rarely/Sometimes 2 = Most of the time/Always |
Anxiety | During the past 12 months, how often have you been so worried about something that you could not sleep at night? | 1 = Never/Rarely/Sometimes 2 = Most of the time/Always |
Parental support | During the past 30 days, how often did your parents or guardians understand your problems and worries? | 1 = Never/Rarely/Sometimes 2 = Most of the time/Always |
Close friends | How many close friends do you have? | 1 = No (none) 2 = Yes (1 or more) |
Alcohol use | During the past 30 days, on how many days did you have at least one drink containing alcohol? | 1 = No (0 days) 2 = Yes (1 or more days) |
Cigarette smoking | During the past 30 days, on how many days did you smoke cigarettes? | 1 = No (0 days) 2 = Yes (1 or more days) |