Table 5 Training and competence according to profession and city

I think my present training has provided me with adequate skills to take care of people who have tried to commit suicide

3.6 (3.2–4.0)

2.4 (2.1–2.7)

<0.001

4.0 (3.8–4.2)

4.0 (3.8–4.1)

ns

2.8–4.0

0.001

I am in need of further training to work with patients who have tried to commit suicide

4.1 (3.8–4.5)

4.6 (4.4–4.7)

0.028

3.8 (3.6–4.1)

3.6 (3.4–3.8)

ns

4.4–3.7

<0.001

Treatment service in mental health care works well for people who have tried to commit suicide

3.6 (3.1-4.0)

2.4 (2.2-2.7)

<0.001

3.6 (3.4-3.7)

3.4 (3.2-3.6)

ns

2.8-3.5

<0.001

Degree of interest in suicide prevention

2.8 (2.4–3.1)

3.2 (2.9–3.5)

0.055

3.9 (3.7–4.1)

3.1 (2.9–3.3)

0.025

3.1–3.8

<0.001

Gained supervision

2.8 (2.5–3.1)

2.4 (2.2–2.6)

0.025

3.5 (3.4–3.7)

3.1 (2.9–3.3)

0.001

2.6– 3.2

<0.001