Abstract

Introduction: This study examined mental health, substance use, and sexual health across sexual attraction groups.Methods: 428 adolescents recruited from school-based health centers completed self-report measures. 72% were only opposite-sex attracted, 19% both-sex attracted, 3% same-sex attracted, 4% not sure.Results: Reported partners did not always align with reported attraction. Compared to opposite-sex attracted youth, 1) both-sex attracted youth had significantly higher rates of marijuana use (OR = 1.75, p = .04), depressive symptoms (OR = 2.62, p = .001) and inconsistent condom use (OR = 1.71, p = .05); 2) the “not sure” group had higher anxiety symptoms (OR = 4, p = .01).Conclusion: This study highlights the importance of considering sexual attraction in providing quality care to young people.

摘要

简介：本研究调查了性吸引力群体的心理健康、物质使用和性健康。方法：从校本保健中心招募的 428 名青少年完成了自我报告措施。72% 只被异性吸引，19% 被双性吸引，3% 被同性吸引，4% 不确定。结果：报告的合作伙伴并不总是与报告的吸引力一致。与被异性吸引的青少年相比，1) 双性恋青少年的大麻使用率 (OR = 1.75, p = .04)、抑郁症状 (OR = 2.62, p = .001) 和安全套使用不一致 ( OR = 1.71, p = .05); 2) “不确定”组有更高的焦虑症状 (OR = 4, p=.01）。结论：本研究强调了在为年轻人提供优质护理时考虑性吸引力的重要性。