Table 2.
Psychosocial Health Outcomes and Social and Professional Support Access Associated with Exposure to Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE) among Sexual Minority Canadian Men.
| Variable | n (%) among Those Exposed to SOCE, N = 304 | n (%) among Those Not Exposed to SOCE, N = 8,084 | RR (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychosocial health outcomes | |||
| Lonely most or all of time | 72 (23.7) | 1,044 (12.9) | 1.83 (1.49 to 2.26) |
| Regular binge alcohol use | 44 (14.5) | 1,105 (13.7) | 1.06 (0.80 to 1.40) |
| Regular illicit drug usea | 16 (5.3) | 157 (1.9) | 2.71 (1.64 to 4.47) |
| Suicide ideation (ever) | 212 (69.7) | 3,972 (49.1) | 1.42 (1.31 to 1.53) |
| Suicide attempt (ever) | 90 (29.6) | 962 (11.9) | 2.49 (2.07 to 2.99) |
| Social and professional supports | |||
| Involved with religious group or church | 46 (15.1) | 585 (7.2) | 2.09 (1.58 to 2.76) |
| Involved with gay community group | 81 (26.6) | 1,028 (12.7) | 2.09 (1.72 to 2.55) |
| Discussion with health providerb | 252 (82.9) | 4,150 (51.3) | 1.61 (1.53 to 1.71) |
| Medication for depression or anxiety | 172 (56.6) | 2,727 (33.7) | 1.68 (1.51 to 1.86) |
Note: N = 8,388. CI = confidence interval; RR = relative risk comparing prevalence of variable in those exposed to SOCE to prevalence in those not exposed.
aCocaine, crystal, ecstasy, γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), ketamine, or heroin.
bEver had a session to discuss emotional issues with a care provider.