Research Article

Suicidal Ideation, Attempt, and Associated Factors among Patients with Tuberculosis in Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 3

Suicidal ideation and attempt among TB patients attending outpatient treatment at Saint Peters Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2018.

variablesFrequencyPercent (%)

Ever suicidal ideation
 Yes7217.35
 No34382.65

Suicidal ideation in 1 month
 Yes419.88
 No37490.12

Ever plan of suicide
 Yes5413
 No36187

Ever suicide attempt
 Yes317.5
 No38492.5

Suicidal attempt in 1 month
 Yes133.1
 No40296.9

Frequency of suicide attempt
 Once2064.5
 Twice825.8
 More than two times39.7

Reason for suicidal attempt
 Physical illness(TB)1754.8
 Family conflict929
 Death of family413
 Puberty13.2

Severity related to attempt
 Seriously attempted2064.5
 Methods used not effective1032.3
 To seek help13.2

Methods of attempt
 Hanging1445.2
 Drug overdoes929
 Poisoning516.1
 Sharp tools39.7