Suicidality among gender minorities in Karnataka, South India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is argued that Indian gender minorities displayed differential mental health problems and suicide attempts. Hence, the study was intended to understand the prevalence of anxiety, depression and suicidality among this group, specifically those living in a metropolitan city in South India.

Methods

The data was generated from a cross-sectional study that employed a structured questionnaire to collect information about experiences of anxiety, depression and suicidal behavior among gender-diverse individuals in Bangalore, the capital city of Karnataka state. The study used stratified simple random sampling of eligible individuals who were 18 years of age and older and who were enrolled in an HIV prevention program implemented for gender-diverse individuals run by th

SUBMITTER: Halli SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7798192 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature