Suicide in sexual minority populations: A systematic review of evidence-based studies

What is it about?

AIMS The first aim of this review is to determine the specific elements and underlying dynamics of evidence-based information on suicidal behavior in sexual minorities (SM) populations. The second aim is to consider how nurses will integrate evidence-based knowledge skills into their approach to suicide in SM.

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Why is it important?

Although the American Psychiatric Association removed homosexuality as a psychiatric diagnosis in 1973, the psychological problems of this population persist globally. •Although sexual minority populations are at serious risk regarding suicidal behavior, there is a little in the way of nursing research on the subject. For this reason, the issue requires further clarity. •This systematic review uses a different perspective to scrutinize the level of evidence-based studies of suicide in the sexual minority population. •The risks of suicidal behavior in sexual minorities appear to be greater across all dimensions compared to heterosexual individuals. Nurses can engage in many specialized roles and responsibilities to intervene in this population and help reduce the risk of suicide.

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