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Table 1 Assessment of intention by physicians and patients

From: Suicidal intention, psychosocial factors and referral to further treatment: A one-year cross-sectional study of self-poisoning

Physician's evaluation of intention

Patient's evaluation of intention

 

Intention to die

n (%)

To escape from problems

n (%)

To make an impact on personal relationships

n (%)

Substance use-related poisoning

n (%)

Unknown

n (%)

Total

n (%)

Definite suicide attempt

91 (34)

-

-

-

1 (1)

92(10)

Possible suicide attempt

130 (48)

56 (33)

16 (24)

6 (3)

32 (17)

240 (26)

Appeal

46 (17)

95 (56)

50 (77)

4 (2)

37 (20)

232 (26)

Substance use-related poisoning

4 (1)

20 (12)

-

202 (95)

118 (63)

344 (38)

Total

271 (100)

171 (100)

66 (100)

212 (100)

188 (100)

908 (100)