Citation

Pelts MD, Albright DL. J. Am. Coll. Health 2014; 63(7): 508-512.

Affiliation

School of Social Work , University of Missouri , Columbia , Missouri.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/07448481.2014.947992

PMID

25102441

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Explore the mental health differences of student veterans by sexual orientation. Participants: Student service members/veterans (n = 702) from the fall 2011 National College Health Assessment.

METHOD: Descriptive statistics and two-sample proportion and mean tests were used to compare mental health characteristics.

RESULTS: Student veterans who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or unsure had higher levels of mental health symptoms and treatment.

CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest a need for continued examination of student service members/ veterans related to disparities in mental health by sexual orientation.

Language: en