Arrest History and Health Among U.S. Sexual and Gender Minority Youth, 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual and gender minority youth, who experience high mental and behavioral health needs, are overrepresented in the criminal legal system, which may exacerbate these needs. This study examined the associations between arrest history and mental and behavioral health among sexual and gender minority youth.

Methods

Using cross-sectional survey data from the 2022 LGBTQ+ National Teen Survey, this study created a case-control sample of 287 sexual and gender minority youth with an arrest history and 1,148 propensity-matched sexual and gender minority youth without an arrest history. Associations between arrest history and sexual and gender minority developmental milestones, minority stressors, and mental and behavioral health outcomes were examined. Statistical analy

SUBMITTER: Harvey TD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11416326 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature