Sexual orientation disparities in prescription drug misuse among a nationally representative sample of adolescents: Prevalence and correlates.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Sexual minority adolescents (SMA) may be at disproportionate risk for misusing prescription psychotropic medications compared to their heterosexual peers. However, generalizable studies specific to this age group are lacking. The current study aimed to describe the prevalence of sexual orientation disparities in prescription drug misuse among a nationally representative sample of adolescents as well as to examine key correlates of misuse.

Method

Using data from the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey, we conducted stepwise multivariable weighted logistic regressions, sequentially controlling for demographics, experiences of victimization, mental health, and other illicit substance use.

Results

Adjusting for grade and race/ethnicity, female SMA and gay and un

SUBMITTER: Li DH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5701833 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature