Table 1 The data collection procedures of the participating countries
From: A cross-national study on gender differences in suicide intent
Country | Data collection procedure |
|---|---|
Germany | • Collection period: June 2008 to May 2011 • 2 centres registered the data via personal interviews of the patients after suicide attempt • 2 centres retrospectively assessed patient records |
Ireland | • Collection period: April 2009 to March 2012 • Systematically registered cases of suicide attempts presenting to two hospital emergency departments • Data from retrospective assessment of patient records |
Hungary | • Collection period: January 2009 to December 2011 • Data from one hospital analyzed retrospective assessment of patient records |
Portugal | • Collection period: April 2009 to March 2012 • Data from one hospital analyzed retrospective assessment of patient records |