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Childhood adversities among self-identified LGBT+ students
Micael Franco Alves1, Franciele Marabotti Costa Leite1
1Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil.
Revista Gaucha De Enfermagem
|November 5, 2025
Summary
Childhood adversities like emotional and physical abuse are highly prevalent among LGBT+ students. These experiences highlight significant vulnerabilities and the impact of structural LGBT+ phobia, necessitating targeted support.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Adolescent Health
- Social Epidemiology
Background:
- Childhood adversities significantly impact psychological and social development.
- LGBT+ youth face unique challenges and are disproportionately affected by adverse experiences.
- Understanding the prevalence of these adversities is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of childhood adversities among self-identified LGBT+ students.
- To quantify exposure to various forms of abuse and violence within this demographic.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional study utilizing the Adverse Childhood Experiences International Questionnaire (ACE-IQ).
- Data collected from 949 LGBT+ adolescents (aged 14-19) in Brazil via stratified probabilistic sampling.
- Statistical analysis included frequencies and 95% confidence intervals.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of emotional abuse (78.6%), physical abuse (55.2%), and sexual abuse (49.8%).
- Significant exposure to family violence (78.8%) and parental separation (57.4%).
- Widespread exposure to community violence (45.1% witnessed violence) and household incarceration (21.2%).
Conclusions:
- Childhood adversities are highly prevalent in LGBT+ adolescents, indicating significant vulnerability.
- These findings underscore the impact of structural LGBT+ phobia on adolescent well-being.
- Urgent need for inclusive public policies and support programs to mitigate harm and promote equity.
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