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NCHA variable combination as a method to undertake LGBTQ + student subpopulation analyses
Joanna Schwartz1, Whitney Ginder1
1Department of Management, Marketing, and Logistics, Georgia College and State University, Milledgeville, Georgia, USA.
Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|July 27, 2021
Summary
LGBTQ+ students face distinct health challenges compared to cisgender, heterosexual peers. This includes higher rates of suicidal ideation, self-harm, and discrimination impacting academic success.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Psychology
Background:
- National data collection on LGBTQ+ student health is fragmented.
- Understanding unique health disparities for LGBTQ+ students is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a unified measure for LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and plus) student health.
- To compare the health outcomes and stressors of LGBTQ+ students with their cisgender, heterosexual (cis-het) peers.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from the 2019 National Collegiate Health Assessment II (NCHA-II) survey.
- Combined four NCHA variables to form a single LGBTQ+ identifier.
- Compared LGBTQ+ students to cis-het students on various health and academic stressor variables.
Main Results:
- LGBTQ+ students reported significantly higher instances of suicide attempts, suicidal ideation, and self-harm.
- Discrimination was identified as a significant stressor impacting academic success for LGBTQ+ students.
- Statistically significant differences were observed across multiple health and well-being indicators.
Conclusions:
- Campus LGBTQ+ students experience health challenges distinct from their cis-het counterparts.
- Interventions and support from campus communities are recommended to mitigate negative health impacts.
- Further research into specific stressors and tailored support for LGBTQ+ students is warranted.
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