Discrimination and suicidality among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past decade, suicide rates have increased among certain racial/ethnic minority groups in the United States. To better understand suicide vulnerability among people of color, studies have examined the relations between social risk factors-such as discrimination-and suicidal thoughts and behaviors. However, the literature has been inconsistent, calling for more population studies.

Methods

This study analyzed data from two surveys: (1) The National Survey of American Life; and (2) The National Latino and Asian American Survey, which taken together are representative of Black, Latino, and Asians in the United States. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to examine the association between levels of discrimination on the Everyday Discrimination Sc

SUBMITTER: Oh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6351183 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature