Table 2.
Scores on the perceived quality of life, Suicidal Behavior Questionnaire, and Hospital Anxiety And Depression Scale
| Scales | Score interpretation | Case group | Control group | Chi square test/Mann-Whitney U test | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PQoL | <7.5 (dissatisfied) | 36 | 21 | χ2=9.18 | 0.002 (S) |
| >7.5 (satisfied) | 14 | 29 | |||
| Mean score | 6.0 (2.21) | 7.23 (2.38) | MW=878 | 0.010 (S) | |
| SBQ-r | Total score | 6.42 (3.92) | 4.54 (2.40) | MW=925.00 | 0.021 (S) |
| Lifetime suicidal ideation/attempts | 1.9 (1.07) | 1.42 (0.73) | MW=973.00 | 0.032 (S) | |
| Frequency of suicidal ideations over last 12 months | 1.82 (0.94) | 1.28 (0.51) | MW=825.00 | 0.001 (S) | |
| Threat of suicide attempt | 1.50 (0.74) | 1.12 (0.39) | MW=916.500 | 0.002 (S) | |
| Likelihood of suicidal behavior in the future | 1.20 (1.43) | 0.72 (1.11) | MW=968.00 | 0.037 (S) | |
| HADS-depression | Non case (0-7) | 32 | 41 | χ2=7.340 | 0.025 (S) |
| Borderline (8-10) | 7 | 7 | |||
| Case (>10) | 11 | 2 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 6.42 (4.46) | 4.72 (3.12) | MW=926.500 | 0.025 (S) | |
| HADS-anxiety | Non case (0-7) | 45 | 47 | χ2=0.543 | 0.461 (NS) |
| Borderline (8-10) | 5 | 3 | |||
| Case (>10) | 0 | 0 | |||
| Mean (SD) | 3.64 (2.51) | 2.94 (2.19) | MW=1033.500 | 0.128 (NS) |
S – Significant; NS – Not significant; SD – Standard deviation; PQOL – Perceived Quality Of Life Scale; HADS – Hospital Anxiety And Depression Scale; SBQ-r – Suicidal Behaviors Questionnaire-revised