Table 3 Distribution of adverse life experiences, social support and psychological distress
Characteristics | Number (%) | |
|---|---|---|
Number of stressful life events* (N = 1449) | None | 801 (55.3) |
1 or 2 | 415 (28.6) | |
3 and above | 233 (16.1) | |
Social support (N = 1412) | Poor | 590 (41.8) |
Moderate | 654 (46.3) | |
Strong | 168 (11.9) | |
Common mental disorder (N = 1475) | Likely well | 1064 (72.1) |
Mild disorder | 205 (13.9) | |
Moderate disorder | 132 (8.9) | |
Severe disorder | 74 (5.0) | |
Hazardous use of alcohol (N = 1382) | None | 1070 (77.4) |
Yes | 312 (22.6) | |
Suicidality (in previous 30 days) | Wish to die (N = 1491) | 306 (20.5) |
Suicidal ideation (N = 1497) | 202 (13.5) | |
Persistent death wish (N = 1444) | 47 (3.3) | |
Suicide attempt (N = 1493) | 21 (1.4) | |