Citation

Hughes TL, Matthews AK, Razzano L, Aranda F. J. Lesbian Stud. 2003; 7(1): 51-68.

Affiliation

a Department of Public Health , Mental Health and Administrative Nursing, University of Illinois , Chicago , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1300/J155v07n01_04

PMID

24815714

Abstract

Similarities and differences in indicators of psychological distress, risk factors for distress, and methods of coping were assessed in African American lesbians and heterosexual women. Despite similar rates of risk factors, lesbians reported more indicators of psychological distress and more frequent use of alcohol or other drugs in response to stress. In addition, findings reflect an overall trend toward higher rates of drinking, alcohol-related problems, and use of other legal and illegal drugs among lesbians.

Language: en