Citation

Srivastava A, Rusow JA, Goldbach JT. Transgend Health 2021; 6(1): 51-56.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Mary Ann Liebert Publishers)

DOI

10.1089/trgh.2020.0034

PMID

33644322

Abstract

PURPOSE: We examined whether health risks among sexual minority youth (SMY) differ by gender identity (transgender, nonbinary, and cisgender).

METHODS: Data were collected on suicide attempts (lifetime and someday), depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and minority stress among SMY accessing crisis services.

RESULTS: In the multivariate regression models, compared to their cisgender peers, transgender and nonbinary youth were at higher risk for suicide attempt (lifetime and someday), depression, and PTSD. Minority stress was a significant predictor for all the models.

CONCLUSION: Crisis service organizations working to reduce suicidality among SMY should be sensitive to diverse experiences of gender identity.

Language: en

Keywords

behavioral health; transgender; nonbinary; sexual minority youth