Table 2 Multivariate hazard ratios for hospitalisation with deliberate self-harm over a 14 year follow-up period, for children aged 4-16 years in 1993.

Factor

Sex

   Female vs. Male

3.53***

1.69-7.38

Age group (years)

   12-16 vs. 4-11

1.22

0.57-2.60

Primary carer smokes

   Yes vs. No

3.02**

1.53-5.95

Family type

   Sole parent vs. original

1.08

0.46-2.54

   Step/blended vs. original

2.28*

1.01-5.15

Emotional problems

   NOT more than other children vs. None

0.94

0.27-3.24

   MORE than other children vs. None

3.47**

1.65-7.31

Parenting Style

   Coercive vs. Encouraging

2.53

0.69-9.29

   Inconsistent vs. Encouraging

2.31*

1.03-5.18

   Neutral vs. Encouraging

2.79

0.88-8.88

Maternal age at birth

   Mother aged < 20 years vs. > = 20 years

2.70*

1.20-6.06