Prevalence and associated factors of post-traumatic stress disorders among LGBTQI+ adults: a systematic literature review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

LGBTQI+ individuals appear to be particularly at-risk of exposure to interpersonal violence. This leads to an increased risk of developing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD). The objectives of this systematic review is to: (1) Compile the prevalences of PTSD/C-PTSD among LGBTQI+ individuals; (2) Compare the symptomatology of PTSD/C-PTSD according to sexual orientation and gender identity; (3) Identify the factors involved in the symptomatology of PTSD/C-PTSD among LGBTQI+ individuals.

Methods

A systematic literature review was conducted on PTSD/C-PTSD among LGBTQI+ individuals. Psychinfo, Psycharticle, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Embase, and LGBTHealth databases were queried. Only

SUBMITTER: Peraud Berthelot W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12570419 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature