A systematic review and meta-analysis investigating the impact of childhood adversities on the mental health of LGBT+ youth.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The presence of trauma as a backdrop to the lives of LGBT+ youth has been recognised in recent literature. LGBT+ youth report a higher frequency, severity and pervasiveness of adverse childhood experiences when compared to their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts. This exposure has been directly related to an increased risk of mental health problems.

Method

A systematic literature search of Medline, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed and Web of Science was conducted from the date of their inception until the 1st September 2021. The study protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42021240472).

Results

A total of 27 studies satisfied the inclusion criteria and were used in the systematic review, representing 199,285 participants, 26,505 of whom identified as LGBT+ (

SUBMITTER: Jonas L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10242973 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature