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Observational studyJMIR public health and surveillance2024

Investigating the Interrelationships Among Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders, and Suicidal Ideation Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults in the United States: Population-Based Statewide Survey Study.

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

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors.

Alex Siu Wing Chan *Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0003-4420-8789
Hon Lon TamNethersole School of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0003-0344-6262
Florence Kwai Ching WongFactor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.ORCID 0000-0002-0283-4020
Gordon WongSchool of Clinical Medicine, Department of Psychiatry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0009-0002-7007-5991
Lok Man Leung *Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0009-0007-5643-1538
Jacqueline Mei Chi HoSchool of Nursing, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0002-2069-9694
Patrick Ming Kuen TangDepartment of Anatomical and Cellular Pathology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0002-3194-3736
Elsie Yan *Department of Applied Social Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong, China.ORCID 0000-0002-0604-6259

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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 χ

conclusionsThis study provides important insights into the interrelationships among mental health, substance use disorders, and suicidal ideation among LGB adults in the United States. The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions and research aimed at addressing the mental health needs of sexual minority populations. Future research should aim to better understand the underlying mechanisms driving these disparities and develop culturally sensitive and tailored interventions that meet the unique needs of LGB individuals. Reducing stigma and discrimination against sexual minority populations is also crucial to improving their mental health outcomes.

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Sexual and Gender MinoritiesSubstance-Related DisordersSuicidal IdeationAdolescentAdultAgedBisexualityCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMental DisordersMental HealthMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited Statesadultsdepressiondrug abusedrug dependencelesbian, gay, and bisexualmental healthmental illnesssuicidality risk

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PMCPMC11234069

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