Prevalence and factors associated with suicidal behavior among trans women in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Ricardo de Mattos Russo RafaelEmilia Moreira JalilPaula Mendes LuzCristiane Regina Vinissius de CastroErin C WilsonLaylla MonteiroMichelle RamosRonaldo Ismerio MoreiraValdiléa Gonçalves VelosoBeatriz Gilda Jegerhorn GrinsztejnLuciane de Souza Velasque

Published in: PloS one (2021)

Suicidal behavior prevalence rates among Brazilian trans women were alarming and directly linked to violence and poor mental health. Effective mental health and public health policies addressing violence against trans women are urgently needed to prevent suicidal behavior among this highly vulnerable population.

Keyphrases

mental health
public health
polycystic ovary syndrome
depressive symptoms
pregnancy outcomes
risk factors
mental illness
cervical cancer screening
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pregnant women
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