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Summary of self-harm behaviors reported by adolescents (n=22).
| Characteristic | Value, n (%) | |
| Self-harm subtype |
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Cutting | 17 (77) |
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Burning | 3 (14) |
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Scratching | 10 (46) |
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Hitting | 14 (64) |
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Skin picking | 7 (32) |
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Other | 0 (0) |
| Frequency |
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Every day | 0 (0) |
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A few times per week | 5 (23) |
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A few times per month | 6 (27) |
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A few times per year | 9 (41) |
