Impact of Covid-19 confinement on the state and mental health of LGB university students
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Covid-19, Pandemic, Mental health, LGB, UniversityAbstract
The impact of Covid-19 on mental health is well known, but there is no study in Spain to determine how the pandemic has affected the health of lesbians, gays and bisexuals (LGB) people. 475 LGB students participated in the study on this subject. More than a quarter were likely to suffer from clinical depression (29.3 %) and general anxiety disorder (25.7 %). In addition, specific stressful factors identified in sexual minorities during the pandemic were studied. 5.1 % of participants reported frequent family conflicts related to sexual orientation. One-third (33.5 %) claimed to have reduced their association with the lesbian, gay, and bisexual community. The results showed the presence of stressful specific factors for the LGB people associated with Covid-19 that explained a significant change in symptoms of depression and anxiety in this population. Organizations focused on the mental health of LGB people should understand more about family, context and privacy concerns for the purpose of provide meaningful support. As a political response, safe spaces and institutions are needed.
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