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Citation |
Luong CT, Rew L, Banner M. Issues Ment. Health Nurs. 2018; 39(1): 37-45. |
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Affiliation |
School of Nursing , The University of Texas at Austin , Austin , Texas , USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2018, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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DOI |
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PMID |
29286830 |
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Abstract |
This systematic literature review addresses risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation and attempts in young men who have sex with men (YMSM). The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), PubMed, PsychArticles, and PsychInfo yielded 14 articles. Risk factors included (1) not being enrolled in school, (2) earlier sexual debut, (3) substance use/abuse, (4) homelessness, (5) bullying and victimization, (6) fear of community violence, (7) and parental abuse. Protective factors included (1) positive sexual minority LGBT stereotypes, (2) family acceptance, (3) school and peer support, (4) high self-esteem, and (5) adaptive coping mechanisms. Language: en |