Citation

Irwin JA, Coleman JD, Fisher CM, Marasco VM. J. Homosex. 2014; 61(8): 1172-1191.

Affiliation

a Department of Sociology and Anthropology , University of Nebraska at Omaha , Omaha , Nebraska , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00918369.2014.872521

PMID

24344775

Abstract

The aim of this investigation is to outline correlates of suicide ideation among LGBT individuals living in Nebraska. A community-based participatory research approach was utilized to develop a 30-minute, online anonymous survey. Almost half of the sample had seriously considered suicide at some point in their lives. Significant correlates of increased likelihood of suicide ideation are age, gender, transgender identity, income, depression, and discrimination. Suicide ideation is a serious concern for the health of LGBT Nebraskans. Steps should be taken to incorporate individuals who fall into these high-risk categories in suicide outreach programs.

Language: en