| Autor: |
Alex Siu Wing Chan, Hon Lon Tam, Florence Kwai Ching Wong, Gordon Wong, Lok Man Leung, Jacqueline Mei Chi Ho, Patrick Ming Kuen Tang, Elsie Yan |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
JMIR Public Health and Surveillance, Vol 10, p e48776 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2369-2960 |
| DOI: |
10.2196/48776 |
| Popis: |
BackgroundMental health disparities have been documented among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults in the United States. Substance use disorders and suicidal ideation have been identified as important health concerns for this population. However, the interrelationships among these factors are not well understood. ObjectiveThis study aims to investigate the interrelationships among mental health, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation among LGB adults in the United States using a population-based statewide survey. MethodsOur study was an observational cross-sectional analysis, and the data for this study were collected from a sample of LGB adults who participated in the statewide survey. The survey collected information on mental health, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation using validated measures. Descriptive statistics and inferential data analysis were conducted to explore the interrelationships among these factors. ResultsThe results showed that LGB adults who reported higher levels of depression and drug abuse and dependence also reported higher levels of suicidal tendency and mental illness. Inferential data analysis using χ2 tests revealed significant differences in depression score (χ22=458.241; P |
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