title: Correlates of suicide ideation among LGBT Nebraskans.
abstract: The aim of this investigation is to outline correlates of suicide ideation among LGBT individuals living in Nebraska. A community-based participatory research approach was utilized to develop a 30-minute, online anonymous survey. Almost half of the sample had seriously considered suicide at some point in their lives. Significant correlates of increased likelihood of suicide ideation are age, gender, transgender identity, income, depression, and discrimination. Suicide ideation is a serious concern for the health of LGBT Nebraskans. Steps should be taken to incorporate individuals who fall into these high-risk categories in suicide outreach programs.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Sociology and Anthropology , University of Nebraska at Omaha , Omaha , Nebraska , USA.
authors.forename: Jay A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Irwin
authors.forename: Jason D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: Christopher M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: Vincent M
authors.initials: VM
authors.lastname: Marasco
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003625:Data Collection; D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D003863:Depression / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D063509:Homophobia / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D007182:Income / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009329:Nebraska / Q000453:epidemiology; D012737:Sex Factors; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D063106:Transgender Persons / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: bisexual; gay; lesbian; mental health; suicide; transgender