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Prevalence of Depression and Generalized Anxiety Among LGBTQ+ Medical Students in Thailand.
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Journal of Homosexuality . Aug2024, p1-21. 21p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- This study evaluated the prevalence and associated factors of depression and generalized anxiety among LGBTQ+ in five medical schools in Thailand. The Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7) were used to assess major depressive disorder (MDD) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), respectively, and multivariable logistic regression was employed to identify associated factors. Of 1,322 students, 412 (31.16%) identified as LGBTQ+. The prevalence for MDD and GAD among LGBTQ+ students were 32.77% and 17.23%, respectively. Significant associated factors for both MDD and GAD were a history of psychiatric illness (AOR for MDD = 2.32, <italic>p</italic> = .020; AOR for GAD = 3.67, <italic>p</italic> < .001), educational problems (AOR for MDD = 6.62, <italic>p</italic> < .001; AOR for GAD = 5.12, <italic>p</italic> < .001), and dissatisfaction with gender identity or sexual orientation (AOR for MDD = 1.92, <italic>p</italic> = .019; AOR for GAD = 2.47, <italic>p</italic> = .005). Additional factors associated with MDD were preclinical years (AOR = 2.30, <italic>p</italic> = .023), financial struggles (AOR = 2.05, <italic>p</italic> = .021), and inadequate peer support (AOR = 2.57, <italic>p</italic> = .044). In conclusion, nearly one-third and one-fifth of Thai LGBTQ+ medical students suffer from MDD and GAD, respectively. Our findings suggest that Thai medical schools should promote LGBTQ+ inclusivity to enhance students’ identity satisfaction. Peer support groups should be encouraged, especially for preclinical LGBTQ+ students who face educational and financial challenges. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00918369
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Homosexuality
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 179431698
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2024.2389905