Table 4 Methods employed in suicidal behaviour during 6-month follow-up. Includes both fatal and non-fatal events
ADHD, n = 27 n (%) | No ADHD, n = 138 n (%) | χ2 | df | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Methoda | |||||
Poisoning | 18 (67) | 108 (78) | 1.68 | 1 | .20, ns |
Gassing | – | – | – | – | – |
Hanging/strangulation/choking | 8 (30) | 18 (13) | 4.68 | 1 | .03 |
Drowning | – | 2 (1) | 0.40 | 1 | .53, ns |
Cutting | 3 (11) | 24 (17) | 0.65 | 1 | .42, ns |
Jumping | – | – | – | – | – |
Vehicular | 1 (4) | 2 (1) | 0.64 | 1 | .42, ns |
Firearm/explosives | – | – | – | – | – |
Other method | 1 (4) | 6 (4) | 0.023 | 1 | .88, ns |