Table 2.
Binary Demographic Variables and Adverse Health Indicators of Girl Participants 14 – 19 Years Old by Sexual Orientation
| Variable | Heterosexual (n, %) | SMG (n, %) |
|---|---|---|
| Total sample (n)a | 128 (52.0) | 118 (48.0) |
| Age | 17.04 ± 1.59 | 17.34 ± 1.26 |
| Siteb | ||
| Pittsburgh | 65 (50.8) | 57 (48.3) |
| Columbus | 63 (49.2) | 61 (51.7) |
| Raceb | ||
| White | 55 (43.0) | 43 (36.4) |
| Non-white | 73 (57.0) | 75 (63.6) |
| SESb | ||
| Higher SES | 42 (36.2) | 32 (30.8) |
| Lower SES | 74 (63.8) | 72 (69.2) |
| ARAb | ||
| No | 32 (82.1) | 35 (79.6) |
| Yes | 7 (18.0) | 9 (20.5) |
| Suicidalityb | ||
| No | 96 (75.6) | 47 (40.5) |
| Yes | 31 (24.4) | 69 (59.5)** |
| Heavy Drinkingb | ||
| No | 19 (36.5) | 23 (33.3) |
| Yes | 33 (63.5) | 46 (66.7) |
| Binge Drinkingb | ||
| No | 32 (61.5) | 37 (53.6) |
| Yes | 20 (38.5) | 32 (46.4) |
| Anxiety Symptomsb | ||
| Low | 85 (66.4) | 63 (53.4) |
| High | 43 (33.6) | 55 (46.6)* |
| Depression Symptomsb | ||
| Low | 96 (75.0) | 62 (53.5) |
| High | 32 (25.0) | 54 (56.6)* |
Note.SMG = sexual minority girl; SES = socioeconomic Status; ARA = adolescent relationship abuse.
a
Row total.
b
Column total.
*
p < 0.05.
**
p< 0.001