Understanding suicide risk among LGBTQ+ youth in Peru
Findings from a nationwide mental health survey
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15700576 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Juan C Jauregui (0000-0001-6524-7301, University of California, Los Angeles), Michael Reyes-Díaz (0000-0003-0202-2572, Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud), Fran León-Morris (Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Salud), Ronita Nath (0000-0002-3630-7915, The Trevor Project), Ashley B Taylor (0000-0003-4609-9360, The Trevor Project), Kelika A Konda (0000-0003-2836-0174, Keck Hospital of USC) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Pages | e50-e50 |
| Publication date | 2026-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cambridge Prisms Global Mental Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2054-4251 • E-ISSN: 2054-4251 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/gmh.2026.10169 |
| PMID | 41929528 |
| OpenAlex | W7133219410 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 51 |
LGBTQ+ youth globally face increased suicide risk, yet evidence from Latin America, particularly Peru, is limited. Understanding factors influencing suicidality among LGBTQ+ youth in Peru is essential for developing culturally relevant interventions. This study analyzed data from The Trevor Project's 2024 Peru National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ+ Young People (N = 4,643; age 14-24, mean age = 17.34). Logistic regression models examined associations between suicide-related outcomes (lifetime and past-year suicidal ideation, past-year suicide attempts), and positive screens for depressive and anxiety symptoms, mental healthcare desire, sexual orientation "outness" and perceived community acceptance. Approximately 73.5% reported lifetime suicidal ideation, 55.0% past-year ideation and 37.1% past-year attempts. Positive screens for depressive and anxiety symptoms were associated with higher odds of suicidality (aOR range: 1.80-2.88). Compared to youth who did not desire care, both unmet (aOR range: 1.64-2.16) and met (aOR range: 1.26-1.36) mental healthcare desire were associated with higher odds of suicidality, with unmet need showing stronger effects. Higher outness (aOR range: 1.56-1.75), younger age (14-17 years), and gender diversity were associated with higher odds of suicidality. Findings highlight the urgent need for accessible, identity-affirming mental health interventions in Peru, tailored to developmental stages and responsive to the stressors faced by LGBTQ+ youth
Injury prevention · Mental health · Occupational safety and health · Poison control · Suicide prevention · Suicide Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Human Factors and Ergonomics · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Mental Health Treatment and Access
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