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Correlates of same-sex sexual behavior in a random sample of Massachusetts high school students.

Year: 1998

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study documented risk behaviors among homosexually and bisexually experienced adolescents. METHODS: Data were obtained from a random sample of high school students in Massachusetts. Violence, substance use, and suicide behaviors were compared between students with same-sex experience and those reporting only heterosexual contact. Differences in prevalence and standard errors of the differences were calculated. RESULTS: Students reporting same-sex contact were more likely to report fighting and victimization, frequent use of alcohol, other drug use, and recent suicidal behaviors. CONCLUSIONS: Students with same-sex experience may be at elevated risk of injury, disease, and death resulting from violence, substance abuse, and suicidal behaviors.

Source: American Journal of Public Health

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.88.2.262

Authors: A H Faulkner, K Cranston

Institution: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Public Health Service