Objectives. We used data from a nationally representative sample to examine the associations among 3 dimensions of sexual orientation (identity, attraction, and behavior), lifetime past-year mood anxiety disorders, sex. Methods. analyzed wave 2 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol Related Conditions. Results. Mental health outcomes differed by sex, dimension orientation, minority group. Whereas lesbian, gay, or bisexual identity was associated with higher odds any disorder for both men...

To assess past-year prevalence rates of substance use behaviors and dependence across three major dimensions sexual orientation (identity, attraction behavior) in a large national sample adult women men the United States.Data were collected from structured diagnostic face-to-face interviews using Alcohol Use Disorder Associated Disabilities Interview Schedule DSM-IV version IV (AUDADIS-IV).Prevalence estimates based on data 2004-2005 (wave 2) National Epidemiologic Survey Related Conditions...

We examined the associations between 3 types of discrimination (sexual orientation, race, and gender) substance use disorders in a large national sample United States that included 577 lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) adults.

Although the current COVID-19 crisis is felt globally, at local level, has disproportionately affected poor, highly segregated African American communities in Chicago. To understand emerging pattern of racial inequality effects COVID-19, we examined relative burden social vulnerability and health risk factors. We found significant spatial clusters factors, both which are significantly associated with increased COVID-19-related death rate. also that a higher percentage Americans was levels In...

Health disparities among sexual minority groups, particularly mental health disparities, are well-documented. Numerous studies have demonstrated heightened prevalence of depressive and anxiety disorders lesbian, gay, bisexual groups as compared with heterosexuals. Some authors posit that these the result stress prejudice perceived discrimination can cause. The current study extends previous research by examining associations between multiple types discrimination, based on race or ethnicity,...

We examined the relationships among sexual minority status, sex, and mental health suicidality, in a racially/ethnically diverse sample of adolescents.Using pooled data from 2005 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys within 14 jurisdictions, we used hierarchical linear modeling to examine 6 outcomes across racial/ethnic groups, intersecting with status sex. Based on an omnibus measure there were 6245 adolescents current study. The total was n = 72,691.Compared heterosexual peers, minorities...

As bisexual individuals in the United States (U.S.) face significant health disparities, researchers have posited that these differences may be fueled, at least part, by negative attitudes, prejudice, stigma, and discrimination toward from heterosexual gay/lesbian individuals. Previous studies of individual social attitudes men women been conducted almost exclusively with convenience samples, limited generalizability to broader U.S.Our study provides an assessment among a nationally...

A growing body of evidence indicates disproportionate rates mental health disorders among bisexual women compared to both heterosexual and lesbian women. Such disparities are often attributed stressors related minority status, including experiences prejudice discrimination. Prior research has made little distinction between the prejudicial groups as lesbian/gay groups. Based on qualitative data gathered in focus with 10, predominantly White, bisexual-identified women, which occurred a large...

Objective: Studies of alcohol use among lesbians have typically used convenience samples with uncertain generalizability or general population small numbers lesbians. Here we compare rates high-risk and problem drinking in a large sample Chicago-area national age- education-matched urban heterosexual women. Method: Data came from comparable face-to-face interviews 405 self-identified 548 women U.S. sample. Rates hazardous (heavy episodic drinking, intoxication, drinking-related problems,...

SUMMARY A needs assessment of transgender people was conducted in Chicago 2001 to assess their HIV risks, health and social service needs, barriers care. One hundred eleven individuals, 78 male-to-females (MTFs) 33 female-to-males (FTMs), participated the study. Fourteen percent respondents reported being HIV-positive; they were all male-to-female majority color. Risk factors for included unprotected sex willingness have high-risk future. Respondents experienced high levels violence....

Objective: The present research examines the associations between three distinct dimensions of sexual orientation and substance use in a random sample undergraduate students. Method: A Web-based survey was administered to students attending large, midwestern university spring 2003. consisted 9,161 students: 56% female, 68% white, 13% Asian, 6% black, 4% Hispanic 9% other racial categories. Using multivariate logistic regression analyses, several measures alcohol drug were compared across...

Bisexual women often report higher rates of depression and mental health problems than their heterosexual lesbian counterparts. These disparities likely occur, in part, as a result the unique stigma that bisexual face experience. Such can turn operate stressor, thereby contributing to poor status. This pilot study tested new measure its association with health. Results suggest moderate positive correlation between two point areas for future consideration when measuring stigma.

We examined the prevalence and associations between behavioral identity dimensions of sexual orientation among adolescents in United States, with consideration differences associated race/ethnicity, sex, age.We used pooled data from 2005 2007 Youth Risk Behavior Surveys to estimate variables within demographic sub-groups. multilevel logistic regression models test association behavior across groups.There was substantial incongruence orientation, which varied sex race/ethnicity. Whereas girls...

Objective: Although research on alcohol use among women has increased dramatically during the past several decades, relatively few studies have focused lesbians, and almost none included sufficient numbers of older lesbians or color to permit comparative analyses. Using data from Chicago Health Life Experiences Women Study (CHLEW), we examined drinking patterns problems in a large diverse sample lesbians. Method: Structured interviews were conducted with 447 community-residing adult (ages...

To compare health behaviors, and physical mental outcomes in a community-based sample of bisexual lesbian women.The Chicago Health Life Experiences Women (CHLEW) study is longitudinal sexual minority women's health. Wave 3 the CHLEW used modified version respondent-driven sampling to recruit supplemental bisexual-identified women into study, with an additional focus on younger women, Black Latina women. Face-to-face interviews were conducted data captured using computer-assisted interviews....

WHAT IS KNOWN ON THE SUBJECT?: Established research from the United States and other Western countries has found that lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender (LGBT) populations are at an elevated risk for suicide. Suicidality among LGBT individuals is understudied in Thailand Asian countries, warranting additional to better understand factors create effective treatment suicide prevention interventions. PAPER ADDS TO EXISTING KNOWLEDGE?: The study examined rates predictors of suicidality Thai...

Abstract In this article, we draw upon our experiences conducting health-related studies with sexual minorities to suggest guidelines and best-practices for carrying out research among bisexual populations specifically. Too often bisexuality has been treated as “noise in the data,” because it does not conform monosexual notions of orientation. We discuss methodological, theoretical conceptual concerns they pertain persons. hope that insights offer will prompt greater attention groups their...

This study draws on a life course perspective to evaluate in sample of sexual minority women: (1) the relationship between age at reaching identity milestones and risk suicidal ideation, (2) developmental stages or development that represent greatest (3) parental support.Research shows higher rates ideation among women than heterosexual women. Evidence suggests this is partly accounted for by factors including support. However, it remains unclear whether there are particularly high risk.This...

Bisexual parents constitute the largest proportion of "lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) parents" yet are largely absent from previous research. As parenting sexual identity may be significant pieces one's self-concept, examining parents' experiences formation is important. This qualitative study used phone interviews with 33 self-identified in United States at least one child (including genetic, adopted, step, or foster). Participants were between ages 22 65 years, majority non-Hispanic...

Background: Studies show that sexual minority women (SMW) report more hazardous alcohol use patterns and higher rates of tobacco than exclusively heterosexual women. Despite the public health implications drinking smoking, especially when they co-occur, little is known about SMW's daily or factors may facilitate concurrent use. Objectives: The present study seeks to identify among SMW women, including socio-environmental contexts Methods: Data come from a community sample lesbian, bisexual,...

This study assessed the relationship between microaggressions and health outcomes among bisexual women. Participants came from Women's Daily Experiences Study, a mixed method of women recruited in Chicago (N = 112). Using cross-sectional data, we tested bivariate multivariate associations lifetime past year sexual orientation with depression, anxiety, self-assessed mental physical health, substance use. We also relationships intersectional microaggressions, related to racial minority...