Table 3 Gender differences in the TALS-SR maladaptive coping items endorsement among DSM-5 PTSD survivors

97

…Stop taking care of yourself, for example not getting enough rest or not eating right?

78(46.2%)

24(36.9%)

54(51.9%)

3.043

.081

98

…Stop taking prescribed medications or fail to follow up with medical recommendations, such as appointments, diagnostic test or a diet?

25(14.8%)

13(20.0%)

12(11.5%)

1.650

.199

99

…Use alcohol or drugs or over-the-counter medications to calm yourself or to relieve emotional or physical pain?

47(27.8%)

22(33.8%)

25(24.0%)

1.459

.227

100

…Engage in risk-taking behaviors, such as driving fast, promiscuous sex, hanging out in dangerous neighborhoods?

38(22.5%)

25(38.5%)

13(12.5%)

14.015

<.001

101

…Wish you hadn't survived?

29(17.2%)

13(20.0%)

16(15.4%)

0.319

.572

102

…Think about ending your life?

16(9.5%)

9(13.8%)

7(6.7%)

1.606

.205

103

…Intentionally scratch, cut, burn, or hurt yourself?

16(9.5%)

9(13.8%)

7(6.7%)

1.606

.205

104

…Attempt suicide?

8(4.7%)

5(7.7%)

3(2.9%)

1.123

.289