Citation

Goodin A, Elswick A, Fallin-Bennett A. Perspect. Psychiatr. Care 2019; ePub(ePub): ePub.

Affiliation

University of Kentucky College of Nursing, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/ppc.12394

PMID

31066062

Abstract

PURPOSE: To examine disparities in mental health and high-risk alcohol use among high school students by sexual orientation, and the impact of having access to an adult with whom to talk. DESIGN AND METHODS: Cross-sectional survey, from the 2015 Kentucky Youth Risk Behavior Survey. Logistic regression estimated the relationship between being "non-heterosexual" on mental health (e.g, suicidal ideation/attempt) and alcohol behaviors (e.g, binge drinking), controlling for demographics and "having an adult to talk to." FINDINGS: Non-heterosexual students were more likely to report all adverse outcomes and risk was lower among students who report "having an adult to talk to." PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Psychiatric nurses need to assess sexual minority youth for access to positive adult relationships.

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Language: en

Keywords

LGB; adolescent alcohol use; adolescent mental health; sexual orientation