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Table 3 NSSI methods in single item and behavioral checklist groups

From: Measurement and stratification of nonsuicidal self-injury in adolescents

 

Single-item n (%)

Behavioral checklist n (%)

Odds Ratio (95% CI)

Cutting

41 (74.55%)

6 (9.52%)

27.82 (9.86–78.49)

Burning

22 (40%)

5 (7.94%)

7.73 (2.68–22.34)

Carving

29 (52.73%)

8 (12.7%)

7.67 (3.08–19.07)

Severe scratching

38 (69.09%)

19 (30.16%)

5.18 (2.36–11.35)

Rubbing skin against rough surface

23 (41.82%)

10 (15.87%)

3.81 (1.61–9.02)

Biting oneself

41 (74.55%)

28 (44.44%)

3.66 (1.67–8.02)

Banging or hitting self

41 (74.55%)

33 (52.38%)

2.66 (1.22–5.82)

Sticking self with needles

27 (49.09%)

22 (34.92%)

1.80 (0.86–3.77)

Interfering with wound healing

40 (72.73%)

38 (60.32%)

1.75 (0.81–3.82)

Pinching

40 (72.73%)

40 (63.49%)

1.53 (0.70–3.36)

  1. Note. NSSI = Nonsuicidal self-injury. Percentages of the participants who indicated having used the methods specified. The instrument allows indicating multiple methods. Odds Ratio of being part of the single-item group for participants responding positively on the item in question