Jeremy D Kidd1, Kasey B Jackman2, Margaret Wolff3, Cindy B Veldhuis2, Tonda L Hughes4. 1. Division on Substance Use Disorders, Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive, Unit 66, New York, NY 10032, Jeremy.Kidd@nyspi.columbia.edu. 2. School of Nursing, Columbia University. 3. HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies; Division of Gender, Sexuality, and Health; Columbia University/New York State Psychiatric Institute. 4. School of Nursing and Department of Psychiatry, Columbia University.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Alcohol and drug use are common among youth. Rates are especially high among sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender). We conducted a scoping review of research on risk and protective factors for substance use among SGMY published between 2013-2017. RECENT FINDINGS: Ninety-seven studies met our inclusion criteria. Most focused on individual-level minority stress risk factors, particularly stigma. Fewer studies addressed protective factors such as social support or affirming policies, and few focused on gender minority youth (GMY). We identified important, yet understudied differences by race/ethnicity, sex assigned at birth, and sexual orientation. SUMMARY: Findings highlight growing interest in this topic as well as methodological/topical gaps in the literature. Research is needed to examine SGMY substance use in nationally representative samples; expand information about GMY; investigate racial/ethnic and sex/gender differences; improve measurement; and increase translation of findings to support prevention and treatment interventions for this at-risk population.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Alcohol and drug use are common among youth. Rates are especially high among sexual and gender minority youth (SGMY; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender). We conducted a scoping review of research on risk and protective factors for substance use among SGMY published between 2013-2017. RECENT FINDINGS: Ninety-seven studies met our inclusion criteria. Most focused on individual-level minority stress risk factors, particularly stigma. Fewer studies addressed protective factors such as social support or affirming policies, and few focused on gender minority youth (GMY). We identified important, yet understudied differences by race/ethnicity, sex assigned at birth, and sexual orientation. SUMMARY: Findings highlight growing interest in this topic as well as methodological/topical gaps in the literature. Research is needed to examine SGMY substance use in nationally representative samples; expand information about GMY; investigate racial/ethnic and sex/gender differences; improve measurement; and increase translation of findings to support prevention and treatment interventions for this at-risk population.
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Keywords:
Sexual minority; alcohol; drug; gender minority; substance use; youth
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