Homosexuality: Mental health and quality of life in a Brazilian socio-cultural context

被引：14

作者：

Ghorayeb, Daniela Barbetta ^{[1
]}

Dalgalarrondo, Paulo ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Estadual Campinas, Dept Med Psychol & Psychiat, Sch Med Sci, Campinas, SP, Brazil

来源：

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY | 2011年 / 57卷 / 05期

关键词：

homosexuality; mental health; quality of life; SEXUAL ORIENTATION; GAY MEN; BISEXUAL POPULATIONS; SUICIDALITY; PREVALENCE; DISORDERS; LESBIANS; ENGLAND; STRESS; ADULTS;

D O I：

10.1177/0020764010371269

中图分类号：

R749 [精神病学];

学科分类号：

100205 ;

摘要：

Background: The following study has focused on the production of empirical knowledge regarding homosexuality in the Brazilian social-cultural context. Little is known about this population in Brazil or in others in Latin America. Aims: Investigation and comparison of prevalence of mental disorder, search for mental health services and quality of life between a group of homosexual individuals and a heterosexual control group. Methods: A cross-sectional study, using 'snowball' sampling was carried out in order to form both groups, matched according to gender, age and educational degree. Instruments: Data were gathered in individual interviews, through the Brazilian versions of MINI Plus and WHOQOL Bref. Statistical analysis was used to identify frequencies and make comparisons concerning the dimensions that were investigated. Conclusion: A higher prevalence of mental disturbance and attendance at mental health services by the homosexual group was verified, when compared to the control. The negative impact on the mental health of homosexuals as a result of discrimination in the Brazilian socio-cultural context is suggested.

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页码：496 / 500

页数：5

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