Associations among sexual assault, posttraumatic stress, drinking to cope with anxiety, and alcohol use based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Chelsea D KilimnikGrisel García-RamírezNashalys K SalamancaG Mitchell MazzoneK Nicole MullicanKelly Cue DavisLindsay M OrchowskiRuschelle M LeoneDebra KaysenAmanda K GilmorePublished in: Alcohol, clinical & experimental research (2023)
Findings from this study demonstrate sexual orientation and gender identity differences and similarities in the associations of SA severity, PTSS, drinking to cope with anxiety, and alcohol use. Results are discussed in relation to the self-medication hypothesis and tailoring interventions for diverse groups.