SEXUAL AND GENDER MINORITY COLLEGE STUDENT DISPARITIES IN BIOBEHAVIORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES

Jordan Yerger

More college students than ever identify as sexual and/or gender minorities (SGM), but health disparity research is lacking for this population. Biobehavioral health outcomes were examined among SGM college students (n=445) and cisgender heterosexual peers (n=2867). SGM students were younger, reported more stress and depression, less happiness, poorer sleep quality, and drank less alcohol than their peers (p's<0.05). Groups were similar in body mass index, GPA, and daily nicotine use. Health implications will be discussed.

Major: 
Biobehavioral Health
Exhibition Category: 
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Exhibition Format: 
Poster Presentation
Campus: 
University Park
Faculty Sponsor: 
Laura Cousino Klein
Poster Number: 
32