Table 1.
Initial Characteristics of Suicide-Bereaved Survivors (N = 29)
| Characteristics | Suicide-bereaved survivors |
|---|---|
| N = 29 | |
| Raw number (percentage) | |
| Employed, yes | 14 (48.3) |
| Married or in a common law relationship | 11 (37.9) |
| Children, yes | 28 (96.6) |
| Relationship to suicide victim | |
| • Parent | 7 (24.1) |
| • Child | 7 (24.1) |
| • Sister or brother | 7 (24.1) |
| • Spouse or ex-spouse | 6 (20.7) |
| • Other (friend or nephew) | 2 (6.9) |
| Family history of completed or attempted suicide | |
| • Completed suicide, yes | 8 (27.6) |
| • Attempted suicide, yes | 4 (13.8) |
| • Own history of attempted suicide, yes | 2 (6.9) |