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July 2004, Vol 94, No. 7 | American Journal of Public Health 1204-1206
© 2004 American Public Health Association

RESEARCH AND PRACTICE

Asian/Pacific Islander Adolescent Sexual Orientation and Suicide Risk in Guam

Thomas K. Pinhey, PhD and Sara R. Millman, PhD

Thomas K. Pinhey and Sara R. Millman are with the Department of Sociology, University of Hawaii at Hilo.

Correspondence: Requests for reprints should be sent to Thomas K. Pinhey, Department of Sociology, University of Hawaii at Hilo, 200 W. Kawili St, Hilo, HI 96720-4091 (e-mail pinhey{at}hawaii.edu).

Objectives. We examined the effects of same-sex orientation on suicide risks for Guam’s Asian/Pacific Islander adolescents.

Methods. We used a probability sample and logistic regression analysis to identify suicide risk factors.

Results. Same-sex orientation was associated with a greater risk of suicide attempt, especially for boys. Adolescents who reported suffering physical abuse in the context of a romantic relationship, engaging in binge drinking, and experiencing feelings of hopelessness were at greater risk for suicidal ideation and attempts. Race/ethnicity was associated with suicide risk for both boys and girls, and patterns suggest that membership in the same racial/ethnic group decreased suicide risk for girls and increased risk of suicide for boys.

Conclusions. Gay, lesbian, and bisexual Asian/Pacific Islander adolescents in Guam deserve intervention and counseling programs to reduce suicide risk.




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