Suicidality and depression disparities between sexual minority and heterosexual youth: a meta-analytic review.
@article{Marshal2011SuicidalityAD, title={Suicidality and depression disparities between sexual minority and heterosexual youth: a meta-analytic review.}, author={M. Marshal and L. Dietz and M. Friedman and Ron Stall and H. Smith and J. Mcginley and Brian C Thoma and P. Murray and A. D'augelli and D. Brent}, journal={The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine}, year={2011}, volume={49 2}, pages={ 115-23 } }
PURPOSE
To examine disparities between sexual minority youth (SMY) and heterosexual youth in rates of suicidality and depression symptoms.
METHODS
Separate meta-analyses were conducted to examine suicidality and depression disparities. Studies were included if the average age of the participants was <18 years, and if suicidality or depression symptoms were compared across SMY and heterosexual youth.
RESULTS
SMY reported significantly higher rates of suicidality (odds ratio [OR] = 2.92) and… CONTINUE READING
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