highly significantp-value=0·0008
In contrast to the analysis of the first event in the extended follow-up, the number of previous self-harm episodes was highly significant with an increased rate of recurrent self-harm in those with three or more self-harm episodes at baseline (HR 2·05, 95% CI: 1·35, 3·12, p-value=0·0008) and there was a higher rate of self-harm in those referred via hospital (HR 1·64, 95% CI 1·04, 2·61, p -value=0·0348). 3.6.