Table 10 Participant characteristics (Phase II)
Variable | Mean (SD)/N (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Age (at baseline) (mean, SD) | ||
5.1.1.4. N = 32 | 38.88 (14.07) | |
Gender ( n , %) | ||
Female | 17 (53.12) | |
Male | 15 (46.87) | |
Ethnicity ( n , %) | ||
White | 31 (96.88) | |
Asian | 5.1.1.5. 1 (3.12) | |
Relationship status ( n , %) | ||
Single | 17 (53.12) | |
In a relationship (dating) | 2 (6.25) | |
Married/civil partnership/common-law marriage/living with partner | 8 (25) | |
Separated/divorced/dissolved civil partnership | 5 (18.75) | |
Sexual orientation ( n , %) | ||
Heterosexual/straight | 25 (78.13) | |
Gay/lesbian | 3 (9.38) | |
Other | 1 (3.12) | |
Prefer not to say | 3 (9.38) | |
Living status* ( n , %) | ||
*Multiple options allowed for this question, i.e. spouse and children | Living alone | 7 (21.88) |
Cohabiting with | ||
Spouse, common-law partner, partner, ex-partner | 8 (25) | |
5.1.1.6. Living with family | 9 (28.13) | |
5.1.1.7. Own children/parents/siblings/extended family | 2 (6.25) | |
Living with roommates/companion | 3 (9.38) | |
Temporary accommodation | 3 (9.38) | |
Education ( n , %) | ||
School level qualifications (GCSEs, standard or higher grades, GNVQ, A levels, SVQ levels 1 or 2) | 12 (27.5) | |
Further education Advanced GNVQ, HNC or HND, SVQ levels 3 or 4 | 7 (21.88) | |
Higher education Undergraduate, postgraduate, or PhD degree, SVQ level 5, professional qualification | 4 (12.5) | |
No qualifications | 9 (28.13) | |
Psychiatric history | ||
5.1.1.8. Lifetime | ||
Hospitalised due to mental health problems ( n , %) | Yes | 17 (53.12) |
Number of past hospitalisations for mental health (mean, SD) | Of the yes group | 1.46 (3.09) |
5.1.1.9. Past 6 months | ||
Received treatment for mental health difficulties ( n , %) | Yes | 15 (46.87) |
No | 17 (53.12) | |
Outpatient psychiatry (CPN, psychiatrist) | 5 (15.63) | |
GP (Medication management) | 2 (6.25) | |
Counselling/therapy | 3 (9.38) | |
Addictions and alcohol groups | 1 (3.12) | |
Current or past diagnosis* (n, %) | ||
*Multiple options allowed for this question | Mood disorder | 27 (84.38) |
Anxiety | 12 (37.5) | |
Alcohol/substance misuse | 10 (31.25) | |
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder | 0 | |
Conduct problems | 6 (18.75) | |
Suicide history ( n , %) | ||
5.1.1.10. Family history of suicide | ||
Family member has died by suicide | Yes | 4 (12.5) |
Family member has attempted suicide | Yes | 10 (31.25) |
5.1.1.11. Lifetime (n %) | ||
Has made a suicide attempt | Yes (n = 32) | 27 (84.38) |
Number of suicide attempts (mean, SD) | Of the yes group | 9.06 (23.98) |
Had an interrupted or aborted suicide attempt ( n , %) | Yes | 19 (59.38) |
Number of interrupted or aborted suicide attempts (mean, SD) | Of yes group (n = 31**) | 1.13 (11.81) |
Engaged in NSSI ( n , %) | Yes (n = 32) | 19 (59.38) |
Number of NSSI (mean, SD) | Of the yes group (n = 32) | 2.59 (17.62) |
Had a preparatory act taken towards a suicide attempt ( n , %) | Yes (n = 32) | 11 |
Number of preparatory acts taken towards a suicide attempt (mean, SD) | Of yes group (n = 10**) | 0.72 (25.31) |
5.1.1.12. Past 3 months | ||
Has made a suicide attempt ( n , %) | Yes (n = 32) | 30 |
Number of suicide attempts (mean, SD) | Of yes group | 1.25 (0.56) |
Had an interrupted or aborted suicide attempt ( n , %) | Yes (n = 32) | 7 (5.93) |
Number of interrupted or aborted suicide attempts (mean, SD) | Of yes group (n = 7) | 0.62 (1.7) |
Engaged in NSSI ( n , %) | Yes (n = 32) | 9 (28.13) |
Number of NSSI incidents (mean, SD) | Of the yes group | 0.47 (0.88) |
Had a preparatory act taken towards a suicide attempt ( n , %) | Yes (n = 32) | 9 (28.13) |
Number of preparatory acts taken towards a suicide attempt (mean, SD) | Of the yes group (n = 9) | 1.11 (0.37) |