Abstract:Purpose: To compare the prevalence of depression and substance use/abuse according to sexual orientation and sex among Brazilian adults.
Methods: Data were obtained from a national health survey (PNS 2019). This study included participants aged 18 and over (N=85,859). Prevalence ratios were estimated using Poisson models stratified by sex, for the association between sexual orientation, depression, daily tobacco use, alcohol abuse and both substance use/abuse.
Results: After controlling for covariates, gay me… Show more
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