Table 5. Psychosocial parameters and risk behavior.
| Transfeminine youth, N (%) | Transmasculine youth, N (%) | Total, N (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression | |||
| Normal or minimal mood disturbance: BDI 0–13 | 31 (66) | 28 (64) | 59 (65) |
| Mild depression: BDI 14–19 | 5 (11) | 9 (21) | 14 (15) |
| Moderate depression: BDI 20–28 | 5 (11) | 3 (7) | 8 (9) |
| Severe to extreme depression: BDI 29–63 | 6 (13) | 4 (9) | 10 (11) |
| Thought about suicide (ever) | |||
| Yes | 20 (43) | 29 (60) | 49 (51) |
| Attempted suicide (ever) | |||
| Yes | 13 (27) | 16 (33) | 29 (30) |
| Substance use (ever) | |||
| Alcohol | 37 (79) | 34 (72) | 71 (76) |
| Tobacco | 24 (51) | 31 (65) | 55 (58) |
| Cannabis | 30 (63) | 29 (60) | 59 (62) |
| Other illicit drugs | 19 (40) | 22 (46) | 41 (43) |
| Initiated sexual activity | |||
| Yes | 27 (55) | 18 (37) | 45 (46) |
| Sex work (ever) | |||
| Yes | 6 (12; 22 of sexually active) | 3 (6; 17 of sexually active) | 9 (9; 20 of sexually active) |
BDI = Beck Depression Inventory.