Table 4 Differences between those screening positive or negative for ADHD in endorsement of risk assessment items

Any illness or injury, or any other medical condition?

51.3 (20)

31.7 (45)

5.10*

2.27 (1.10 to 4.66)

Taking, supposed to be taking, or need any tablets/medication?

19.5 (8)

15.6 (22)

0.35

1.31 (0.54 to 3.21)

Consumed alcohol in the last 24 hours?

28.2 (11)

26.8 (38)

0.03

1.08 (0.49 to 2.37)

Dependent on drugs or any other substances?

25.6 (10)

9.2 (13)

7.50**

3.42 (1.37 to 8.57)

Ever tried to harm yourself?

23.1 (9)

7.7 (11)

7.32**

3.57 (1.36 to 9.39)

Experiencing any mental health problems or depression?

23.1 (9)

6.4 (9)

9.35**

4.37 (1.60 to 11.94)

Require any help with reading/writing?

10.3 (4)

2.8 (4)

3.96

3.91 (0.93 to 16.44)

Custody officer risk assessment

Detainee appears to be injured or unwell?

20.5 (8)

11.3 (16)

2.22

2.02 (0.79 to 5.14)

Detainee is in need of a Doctor or other Health Care Professional?

20.0 (6)

11.3 (13)

1.58

1.96 (0.68 to 5.69)

Appears to have taken/be under the influence of alcohol/drugs/any other substance?

23.1 (9)

12.8 (18)

2.55

2.05 (0.84 to 5.01)

Detainee has indications of self harm?

17.9 (7)

5.7 (8)

6.03*

3.64 (1.23 to 10.77)