Prevalence and factors associated with suicidal behavior among trans women in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trans women face disproportionate burden of adverse health outcomes, including mental health issues. Very little is known about suicidal behavior among trans women in low- and middle-income settings, such as Brazil. We aimed to estimate the prevalence of lifetime suicidal behavior and to identify its associated factors among Brazilian trans women.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 345 trans women living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. We examined the prevalence of suicidal behavior (ideation and suicide attempt) and its associated factors using stepwise backward Poisson regression analysis with robust variance.

Results

Suicidal ideation was present among 47.25% of participants, and the prevalence of lifetime suicide attempt was 27.25%. Tra

SUBMITTER: Rafael RMR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8535442 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature