Bisexuality and suicide: a systematic review of the current literature.

Détails

ID Serval
serval:BIB_1521996581EB
Type
Article: article d'un périodique ou d'un magazine.
Collection
Publications
Titre
Bisexuality and suicide: a systematic review of the current literature.
Périodique
The journal of sexual medicine
Auteur⸱e⸱s
Pompili M., Lester D., Forte A., Seretti M.E., Erbuto D., Lamis D.A., Amore M., Girardi P.
ISSN
1743-6109 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
1743-6095
Statut éditorial
Publié
Date de publication
08/2014
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
11
Numéro
8
Pages
1903-1913
Langue
anglais
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Review ; Systematic Review
Publication Status: ppublish
Résumé
Many studies of lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth have demonstrated that individuals reporting a bisexual orientation have a particularly high risk of suicidal behavior and substance abuse. It has been also suggested that bisexual individuals (both men and women) have higher rates of depression and anxiety compared with homosexual and heterosexual groups.
The aim of the present article was to determine whether or not an association between bisexuality and suicidal behavior exists and to analyze risk factors for suicidal behavior in bisexual individuals.
The combined search strategies yielded a total of 339 records screened from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Knowledge. Duplicate articles, articles that were not in English, and those that did not analyze bisexuality separately from homosexuality were excluded. A quality assessment was performed for each study included.
A careful systematic review of the literature was conducted investigating the potential bisexuality-suicidal behavior link. A total of 77 articles from peer-reviewed journals were considered, and the most relevant (N=19) were selected for this review.
Individuals reporting a bisexual orientation had an increased risk of suicide attempts and ideation compared with their homosexual and heterosexual peers. Risk factors included related victimization, peer judgments, and family rejection. Bisexual individuals also reported higher rates of mental illness and substance abuse.
Bisexual individuals may experience more psychological distress and mental health problems than individuals who identify with a homosexual or heterosexual orientation. Clinicians should consider the potential for suicidal behaviors in bisexual individuals and be alert for increased mental health problems and poor social integration.
Mots-clé
Adolescent, Adult, Anxiety Disorders/psychology, Bisexuality/psychology, Crime Victims/psychology, Depressive Disorder/psychology, Female, Humans, Male, Risk Factors, Substance-Related Disorders/psychology, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide, Attempted/psychology, Bisexuality, Prevention, Sexual Orientation, Suicide
Pubmed
Web of science
Création de la notice
13/06/2023 15:37
Dernière modification de la notice
17/07/2023 8:58
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