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Sexual orientation and poor psychological health: a population-based study
M Lindström1, T A Nystedt2, M Rosvall3
1Social Medicine and Health Policy, Department of Clinical Sciences in Malmö, Lund University, S-205 02 Malmö, Sweden; Center for Primary Health Care Research, Region Skåne, Malmö, Sweden.
Public Health
|October 19, 2019
Summary
Individuals with a bisexual orientation face a higher risk of poor psychological health. This cross-sectional study highlights disparities in mental well-being across different sexual orientations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Sociology
Background:
- Poor psychological health affects a significant portion of the population.
- Understanding disparities in mental health across diverse populations is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the associations between sexual orientation and poor psychological health.
- To investigate mental health differences among heterosexual, bisexual, gay, and lesbian individuals.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional population-based study design.
- Utilized data from the 2012 public health survey in Scania, Southern Sweden.
- Included 28,029 participants aged 18-80 years; employed logistic regression analyses.
Main Results:
- Prevalence of poor psychological health was 16.3% in men and 22.4% in women.
- Bisexual men and women exhibited significantly higher odds of poor psychological health compared to heterosexual individuals.
- No significant difference in odds of poor psychological health was found for gay men and lesbian women.
Conclusions:
- Bisexual orientation is associated with an increased risk of poor psychological health.
- Findings underscore the need for targeted mental health support for bisexual individuals.
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