Homma Yuko, Chen Weihong, Poon Colleen S, Saewyc Elizabeth M
J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse. 2012;21(1):32-50. doi: 10.1080/1067828X.2012.636687. Epub 2011 Dec 29.
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between substance use and sexual orientation among Asian adolescents in Canada. We analyzed an East and Southeast Asian subsample of a province-wide, school-based survey (weighted N = 51,349). Compared to heterosexual adolescents of the same gender, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and mostly heterosexual adolescents were more likely to use alcohol, marijuana, or other illicit drugs. Particularly, sexual minority girls were at increased risk for substance use. The findings suggest the need for substance use prevention interventions that are sensitive to gender, sexual orientation, and culture.
本研究的目的是考察加拿大亚裔青少年中物质使用与性取向之间的关系。我们分析了一项全省范围内基于学校的调查中的东亚和东南亚子样本(加权N = 51,349)。与相同性别的异性恋青少年相比,男同性恋、女同性恋、双性恋以及大多为异性恋的青少年更有可能使用酒精、大麻或其他非法药物。特别是,性少数群体女孩物质使用的风险增加。研究结果表明需要开展对性别、性取向和文化敏感的物质使用预防干预措施。