LGB prevalence in schools is associated with unhealthy weight-control behaviors in lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: a multilevel analysis

LGB prevalence in schools is associated with unhealthy weight-control behaviors in lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth: a multilevel analysis

Abstract Background Previous studies have found that a school climate of more heteronormativity is associated with adverse effects on the mental health of LGB students. Accordingly, our aim was to assess the association between lower LGB prevalence in schools and unhealthy weight-control behaviors a...

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Main Authors: Carolina da Franca Bandeira Ferreira Santos, Fabiana Godoy, Valdenice Aparecida de Menezes, Viviane Colares, Patrícia Maria Pereira de Araújo Zarzar, Raquel C. Ferreira, Ichiro Kawachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-06-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Sexual and gender minorities
Schools
Feeding and eating disorders
Adolescent
Multilevel analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11260-3

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