Table 2.
COVID-19-related factors identified as influencing self-harm, by gender.
| Factors influencing Self-harm | Males (N = 39) | Females (N = 68) | Total (N = 107) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Overall mental health problems Mental health/worsening of mental health |
11 5 |
22 15 |
33 20 |
| Loss/reduction of supports for mental health problems | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| Isolation/Loneliness | 14 | 17 | 31 |
|
Lack/reduced contact Lack/reduced contact with family |
9 5 |
14 10 |
23 15 |
| Reduced contact with social network | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Disruption to normal routine | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| Entrapment | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| Interpersonal conflict | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| Employment (including loss/furloughed) | 9 | 3 | 12 |
|
Fear of COVID infection Self becoming infected |
3 2 |
7 3 |
10 5 |
| Self infecting others | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Others becoming infected | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Accommodation/housing | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Education/training | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Financial | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| General concerns about impact of Covid | 0 | 5 | 5 |
|
Substance misuse Alcohol |
2 2 |
2 2 |
4 4 |
| Drugs | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Domestic abuse (actual/threatened) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Bereavement due to Covid | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 4 |