Suicidality and discriminatory experiences with healthcare providers in LGBT emerging adults

Amanda A. Draheim; Susan Brands; James Griffin; Matthew Kridel; Catherine Wallace; Lara M. Stepleman; Christopher F. Drescher

doi:10.1080/10538720.2023.2267485

Suicidality and discriminatory experiences with healthcare providers in LGBT emerging adults

Amanda A. Draheim, Susan Brands, James Griffin, Matthew Kridel, Catherine Wallace, Lara M. Stepleman, Christopher F. Drescher

Psychiatry and Health Behavior

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Suicide is a leading cause of death in emerging adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT). This study examines discriminatory healthcare experiences and suicidality in LGBT adults, aged 18–24 (n = 90), who completed a health needs assessment in the Southeastern US. Regression indicated that gender identity, gender identity treatment discrimination, and discriminatory behaviors by providers accounted for 29% of variance in past suicide attempt(s). Individuals reporting being blamed for their health status were more likely to report a history of suicide attempts (p = 0.017). Providers need training to provide care competently to LGBT emerging adults.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2023.2267485
State	Accepted/In press - 2023

Keywords

LGBT
emerging adults
healthcare
mental health
suicide

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Sociology and Political Science

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