Table 3

Prevalence of suicidal thoughts (CIS-R)*

NYes, in the past 2 months,
n (%) (95% CI)
Yes, but not in the past 2 months, n (%)(95% CI)No,
n (%)(95% CI)
Have you ever thought of taking your life, even if you would not really do it?2487227 (8.5)
(7.3 to 9.8)
526 (19.5)
(17.8 to 21.3)
1734 (72.0)
(70.0 to 74.0)
Have you ever made an attempt to take your life, by taking an overdose of tablets or in some other way?248747 (2.0)
(1.4 to 2.7)
136 (5.1)
(4.2 to 6.2)
2304 (92.9)
(91.7 to 94.0)
Have you ever harmed yourself in any way but not with the intention of killing yourself?248875 (3.0)
(2.3 to 3.9)
282 (9.6)
(8.4 to 10.9)
2131 (87.4)
(85.9 to 88.8)
  • *Frequencies are unweighted, proportions are weighted.

  • CIS-R, Clinical Interview Schedule.