Table 1 Prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts in last week, last year, at some other time and lifetime
From: Tedium vitae, death wishes, suicidal ideation and attempts in Kenya-prevalence and risk factors
| Â | Last week: n (%) [95Â % C.I] | Last year: n (%) [95Â % C.I] | At some other time: n (%) [95Â % C.I] | Life time: n (%) [95Â % C.I] |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ever felt life not worth living | 40 (3.5) [2.5 to 4.8] | 175 (15.5) [13.4 to 17.7] | 98 (8.7) [7.1 to 10.4] | 273 (24.1) [21.6 to 26.7] |
Ever wished were dead | 34 (3.0) [2.1 to 4.2] | 152 (13.4) [11.5 to 15.5] | 65 (5.7) [4.5 to 7.3] | 217 (19.2) [16.9 to 21.6] |
Ever thought of taking life: Suicidal thoughts | 8 (0.7) [0.3 to 1.4] | 47 (4.2) [3.1 to 5.5] | 42 (3.7) [2.7 to 5.0] | 89 (7.9) [6.4 to 9.6] |
Ever made attempt to take life: Suicidal attempts | 6 (0.5) [0.2 to 1.1] | 13 (1.2) [0.6 to 2.0] | 8 (0.7) [0.3 to 1.4] | 21 (1.9) [1.2 to 2.8] |