2022
Structural stigma and sexual minority men’s depression and suicidality: A multi-level examination of mechanisms and mobility across 48 countries
Pachankis J, Hatzenbuehler M, Bränström R, Schmidt A, Berg R, Jonas K, Pitoňák M, Baros S, Weatherburn P. Structural stigma and sexual minority men’s depression and suicidality: A multi-level examination of mechanisms and mobility across 48 countries. European Journal Of Public Health 2022, 32: ckac129.195. PMCID: PMC9594207, DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac129.195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental healthSexual minority menMen's Internet SurveyMinority menStructural stigmaRisk factorsLower oddsLower riskPsychosocial mediatorsGreater riskMen's depressionEuropean menDepressionSuicidalitySocial isolationMenHealthStigmaSmall indirect effectMediatorsCurrent studyRiskExposureLonger exposureObjective indicatorsSexual orientation-related patterns of 12-month course and severity of suicidality in a longitudinal, population-based cohort of young adults in Sweden
Clark KA, Hatzenbuehler ML, Bränström R, Pachankis JE. Sexual orientation-related patterns of 12-month course and severity of suicidality in a longitudinal, population-based cohort of young adults in Sweden. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2022, 57: 1931-1934. PMID: 35829726, PMCID: PMC9378663, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-022-02326-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTransgender‐based disparities in suicidality: A population‐based study of key predictions from four theoretical models
Bränström R, Stormbom I, Bergendal M, Pachankis JE. Transgender‐based disparities in suicidality: A population‐based study of key predictions from four theoretical models. Suicide And Life-Threatening Behavior 2022, 52: 401-412. PMID: 35067978, PMCID: PMC10138751, DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopulation-based studyElevated riskFirst population-based studyPopulation-based sampleRisk of suicidalityGeneral risk factorsTransgender individualsCisgender individualsRisk factorsHigh prevalenceHigh riskDepressive symptomsSuicidalityHealth threatIndividual exposureRiskSocial supportExposureNumerous studiesIndividualsTransgender peopleFactorsSymptomsPrevalenceStudy
2021
Structural Stigma and Sexual Minority Men’s Depression and Suicidality: A Multilevel Examination of Mechanisms and Mobility Across 48 Countries
Pachankis JE, Hatzenbuehler ML, Bränström R, Schmidt AJ, Berg RC, Jonas K, Pitoňák M, Baros S, Weatherburn P. Structural Stigma and Sexual Minority Men’s Depression and Suicidality: A Multilevel Examination of Mechanisms and Mobility Across 48 Countries. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2021, 130: 713-726. PMID: 34780228, DOI: 10.1037/abn0000693.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental healthAdverse mental health outcomesSocial isolationMen's Internet SurveyMental health outcomesStructural stigmaCountry of birthRisk factorsLower oddsLower riskSexual minority menHealth outcomesPsychosocial mediatorsGreater riskSuicidalityMen's depressionDepressionEuropean menSociocultural determinantsHealthMinority menStigmaSmall indirect effectMenMediators
2019
Sexual violence as a mediator of sexual orientation disparities in alcohol use, suicidality, and sexual-risk behaviour among female youth
Scheer JR, McConocha E, Behari K, Pachankis JE. Sexual violence as a mediator of sexual orientation disparities in alcohol use, suicidality, and sexual-risk behaviour among female youth. Psychology And Sexuality 2019, 12: 37-51. PMID: 33981383, PMCID: PMC8112808, DOI: 10.1080/19419899.2019.1690031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchHealth risk behaviorsSexual violence exposureSexual risk behaviorsSexual orientation disparitiesHeterosexual female youthAlcohol useViolence exposureCo-occurring health-risk behaviorsBisexual female youthSerious public health issueOrientation disparitiesMultiple sex partnersPublic health issueFemale youthBinge drinkingElevated riskYouth Risk Behavior SurveyClinical attentionSex partnersRisk Behavior SurveyHealth issuesHealth effectsSexual violenceSuicidalityBehavior SurveyUntethered lives: Barriers to societal integration as predictors of the sexual orientation disparity in suicidality
Bränström R, van der Star A, Pachankis J. Untethered lives: Barriers to societal integration as predictors of the sexual orientation disparity in suicidality. European Journal Of Public Health 2019, 29: ckz185.141. DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk factorsSexual orientation disparitiesPublic health surveyNational Public Health SurveyDeterminants of suicidalityOrientation disparitiesHealth SurveyElevated riskGeneral populationPreventive interventionsSuicidal ideationSuicidality risk factorsSuicidalityDisproportionate barriersSexual minority populationsMinority populationsSexual orientation differencesSexual minoritiesImportant contributorPopulationDisparities