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APS Virtual Poster Showcase · 2020
Factors Associated with Major Depression in the LGB Population in Minas Gerais – Brazil
- Samuel Silva
University of California, Los Angeles - Samuel Silva
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG - Susan Cochran
University of California, Los Angeles - Vickie Mays
University of California, Los Angeles - Kenya Noronha
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG - Paula Miranda-Ribeiro
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG - Gilvan Guedes
Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG
Abstract
We investigate the factors associated with Major Depression in the LGB population of Minas Gerais - Brazil using data from the "Pesquisa Manas" and the 2013-2014 National Health Survey of Brazil. Results show elevated rates of depression among LGB persons, especially those who came out in their youth.
Depression
