Table 3.
Comparison of suicide behaviors of suicide cases via violent and non-violent suicide methods.
| Predictor | Violent (n = 109) | Non-violent (n = 133) | χ2/t/z | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Previous suicide attempts, n (%) | 24 (22.0) | 21 (15.8) | 1.54 | 0.215 |
| SIS total score, mean (SD) | 6.74 (2.98) | 7.11 (2.68) | 1.01 | 0.315 |
| Suicide at home, n (%) | 92 (84.4) | 120 (90.2) | 1.87 | 0.172 |
| Suicide time, n (%) | 0.40 | 0.821 | ||
| 10:00 p.m.-5:59 a.m. | 17 (15.6) | 24 (18.0) | ||
| 6:00 a.m.-1:59 p.m. | 68 (62.4) | 78 (58.6) | ||
| 2:00 p.m.-9:59 p.m. | 24 (22.0) | 31 (23.3) | ||
| Suicide season, n (%) | 70 (64.2) | 64 (48.1) | 17.61 | 0.001 |
| Spring | 50 (45.9) | 29 (21.8) | ||
| Autumn | 23 (21.1) | 31 (23.3) | ||
| Summer | 16 (14.7) | 38 (28.6) | ||
| Winter | 20 (18.3) | 35 (26.3) |
SD, standard deviation; SIS, Suicide Intent Scale.