title: Asian/Pacific Islander adolescent sexual orientation and suicide risk in Guam.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  We examined the effects of same-sex orientation on suicide risks for Guam's Asian/Pacific Islander adolescents.
  
  
  METHODS
  We used a probability sample and logistic regression analysis to identify suicide risk factors.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Same-sex orientation was associated with a greater risk of suicide attempt, especially for boys. Adolescents who reported suffering physical abuse in the context of a romantic relationship, engaging in binge drinking, and experiencing feelings of hopelessness were at greater risk for suicidal ideation and attempts. Race/ethnicity was associated with suicide risk for both boys and girls, and patterns suggest that membership in the same racial/ethnic group decreased suicide risk for girls and increased risk of suicide for boys.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Gay, lesbian, and bisexual Asian/Pacific Islander adolescents in Guam deserve intervention and counseling programs to reduce suicide risk.
authors.affiliation: Department of Sociology, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 96720-4091, USA. pinhey@hawaii.edu
authors.forename: Thomas K
authors.initials: TK
authors.lastname: Pinhey
authors.forename: Sara R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Millman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000294:Adolescent Behavior / Q000208:ethnology; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000208:ethnology; D001208:Asia / Q000208:ethnology; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006117:Grief; D006141:Guam / Q000453:epidemiology; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D008849:Micronesia / Q000208:ethnology; D008960:Models, Psychological; D009013:Morale; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010679:Philippines / Q000208:ethnology; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012307:Risk Factors; D017678:Sex Distribution; D013179:Spouse Abuse / Q000208:ethnology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D044465:White People / Q000208:ethnology