Table 2 Study 2 – findings from the cross-sectional survey (n = 921): Triggers associated with the non-fatal self-poisoning act and associations with intention to die
From: Non-fatal self-poisoning in Sri Lanka: associated triggers and motivations
Immediate stressors | % (n) | Association with self-reported intention to die |
|---|---|---|
P value | ||
Argument with spouse | 23.4 (222) | .418 |
Argument with parent | 17.7 (168) | <.001 |
Argument with child | 1.9 (18) | .673 |
Argument with other people | 9.4 (89) | .258 |
Argument and physical assault by husband | 1.5 (14) | .210 |
Conflict regarding romantic relationship (with partner or close family members) | 15.4 (131) | .003 |
Severe financial difficulties | 3.8 (35) | .097 |
Unbearable pain symptoms | 4.1 (38) | .008 |
Exam stress | 1.4 (13) | .936 |
Insomnia or had bad dreams | 0.5 (5) | .501 |
Close family member recently attempted self-poisoning | 0.7 (6) | .007 |
Unwanted pregnancy | 0.4 (1) | .365 |
Other | 16.8 (155) | .744 |
Unable to give a reason | 2.8 (26) | .790 |