RT journal article
T1 Sexual orientation and suicidal behaviour in adolescents and young adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis
A1 Miranda Mendizábal, A.
A1 Castellví, P.
A1 Parés Badell, O.
A1 Almenara Barrios, José
A1 Alonso, I.
A1 Blasco, M.J.
A1 Cebrià, A.
A1 Gabilondo, A.
A1 Gili, M.
A1 Lagares Franco, Carolina María
A1 Piqueras, J.A.
A1 Roca, M.
A1 Rodríguez Marín, J.
A1 Rodríguez Jiménez, T.
A1 Soto Sanz, V.
A1 Vilagut, G.
A1 Alonso, J.
A2 BiomedicinaBiotecnología y Salud Pública
A2 Estadística e Investigación Operativa
AB Background Research suggests that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) adolescents have a higher risk of suicidal behaviours than their heterosexual peers, but little is known about specific risk factors. Aims To assess sexual orientation as a risk factor for suicidal behaviours, and to identify other risk factors among LGB adolescents and young adults. Method A systematic search was made of six databases up to June 2015, including a grey literature search. Population-based longitudinal studies considering non-clinical populations aged 12-26 years and assessing being LGB as a risk factor for suicidal behaviour compared with being heterosexual, or evaluating risk factors for suicidal behaviour within LGB populations, were included. Random effect models were used in meta-analysis. Results Sexual orientation was significantly associated with suicide attempts in adolescents and youths (OR=2.26, 95% CI 1.60-3.20). Gay or bisexual men were more likely to report suicide attempts compared with heterosexual men (OR=2.21, 95% Cl 1.21-4.04). Based on two studies, a non-significant positive association was found between depression and suicide attempts in LGB groups. Conclusions Sexual orientation is associated with a higher risk of suicide attempt in young people. Further research is needed to assess completed suicide, and specific risk factors affecting the LGB population.
PB Royal College of Psychiatrists
SN 1472-1465
YR 2017
FD 2017
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36676
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10498/36676
LA eng
DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Cádiz
RD 10-nov-2026