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. 2016 Oct;46(5):535-544.
doi: 10.1111/sltb.12234. Epub 2016 Feb 24.

The Association of Multiple Identities with Self-Directed Violence and Depression among Transgender Individuals

Megan C Lytle  1 , John R Blosnich  2 , Charles Kamen  3
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The Association of Multiple Identities with Self-Directed Violence and Depression among Transgender Individuals

Megan C Lytle et al. Suicide Life Threat Behav. 2016 Oct.

Abstract

Transgender individuals have a high prevalence of self-directed violence; however, there is scant literature focusing on their unique experiences. The differences in self-harm, suicidal ideation, suicide attempt, and depression based on racial/ethnic identity and sexual orientation were examined among transgender individuals. Data were gathered from the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 National College Health Assessment. Across racial/ethnic identities, greater proportions of transgender students endorsed self-directed violence than their cisgender peers. Among transgender individuals, sexual minorities were more likely to report suicidal ideation than their heterosexual peers, and racial/ethnic minorities had higher odds of attempting suicide than non-Hispanic White individuals.

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