Firearm violence among LGBTQ+ communities: Scoping Review Protocol

King, Wesley M.; Gamarel, Kristi E.

King, Wesley M.; Gamarel, Kristi E.

2021-04-07

Abstract: Description of public health problem: In the general population, firearms are one of the most common means of suicide. The lethality of firearms creates a higher risk of mortality in a suicide attempt with a firearm compared to other means (e.g., hanging/strangulation/suffocation and poisoning). Notably, firearm suicides account for the majority of deaths due to firearm violence. Why is it important do this review: LGBTQ+ people have higher rates of suicide ideation and attempts compared their non-LGBTQ+ counterparts. The purpose of this review is to synthesize the literature on firearms among LGBTQ+ populations in the US to guide suicide prevention efforts.

Deep Blue DOI:
http://dx.doi.org/10.7302/817

Handle:
http://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/167140

Subject(s): LGBTQ, Firearms, Transgender

Type(s): Article

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