Transgender individuals are at higher risk for suicidal ideation and preparation than cisgender individuals in substance use treatment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

This study describes the differences and similarities in mental health, substance use, and substance use treatment outcomes between people presenting for SUD treatment who identified as transgender and those who identified as cisgender men or women.

Methods

We compared 64 individuals who self-identified as transgender and presented for SUD treatment to samples of cisgender men and women (separately) matched based on propensity scores which were created based on sociodemographic factors known to influence both the nature of substance use and patterns of treatment engagement including age, education, race, stable housing, and employment status. Comparisons were made using χ² tests and t-tests in over 150 variables collected at treatment intake re

SUBMITTER: Hochheimer M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10535091 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature