Table 3 Bivariable and multi variable analysis of factors associated with Suicidal attempt among high school students in Woldia town, 2022 (n = 668)

Sex

Female

57

219

3.25(2.02–5.25)

2.12(1.22–3.69) **

Male

29

363

1

1

Residency

Urban

63

342

1.92(1.15–3.18)

1.28(0.72–2.30)

Rural

23

240

1

1

PTSD

Yes

24

213

4.47(2.71–7.38)

1.71(0.93–3.14)

No

62

369

1

1

Chronic medical illness

Yes

21

53

3.22(1.82–5.68)

1.75(0.78–3.93)

No

65

529

1

1

Family history of suicide

Yes

25

61

2.57(1.52–4.33)

1.43(0.70–2.92)

No

80

502

1

1

Family history of mental illness

Yes

15

69

1.57(0.85–2.89)

0.51(0.20–1.32)

No

71

513

1

1

Social support

Poor

41

131

4.01(2.16–7.43)

2.75(1.38–5.47) **

Strong

16

205

1

1

Current Alcohol drinking

Yes

40

218

1.45(0.92–2.29)

1.44(0.83–2.48)

No

46

364

1

1

Depression

Yes

70

187

9.24(5.22–16.34)

4.27(2.10–8.67) ***

No

16

395

1

1

Anxiety

Yes

68

196

7.43(4.30–12.85)

1.74(0.84–3.61)

No

18

386

1

1