Table 3.
Perceived Need for Treatment by Rural/Non-rural Status Among Participants Reporting Nonfatal Suicidal Behaviors (n=812 for suicidal ideation; n=89 for suicide attempt) in the Past 12 Months.
| Needed help for emotional/mental health or alcohol/drug problem in past year | Seen primary care physician for mental health or alcohol/drug problem in past year | Seen psychiatrist for mental health or alcohol/drug problem in past year | Take a daily prescription for emotional/person problem in past year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n(%) | ||||
| Participants reporting suicidal ideation in past 12 months (n=812) | ||||
| Rural | 137 (83.3) | 76 (41.5) | 88 (46.6) | 97 (51.9) |
| Non-rural | 502 (79.4) | 262 (41.1) | 319 (51.4) | 335 (45.8) |
| P valuea | .48 | .96 | .54 | .44 |
| Participants reporting suicide attempt in past 12 months (n=89) | ||||
| Rural | 6 (47.4) | 6 (59.1) | 6 (55.9) | * Suppressed |
| Non-rural | 67 (77.6) | 40 (58.5) | 53 (67.5) | * Suppressed |
| P valuea | .14 | .97 | .52 | |
a
P value derived from Rao-Scott Chi-Square test.