Abstract

VERAS GOMES, Hiago et al. Suicide and trans population: a scoping review. Cienc. Psicol. [online]. 2022, vol.16, n.1, e2501.  Epub June 01, 2022. ISSN 1688-4094.  https://doi.org/10.22235/cp.v16i1.2501.

In comparison with cisgender individuals, transgender people have high indicators of suicide. The present study aimed to analyze the associated protective and risk factors. Based on a scoping review, data published in the last five years were used in the following databases: Medline, Lilacs, and PubMed. The descriptors used were: transgender persons and suicide. Of the 360 studies found, 22 met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results show that suicide among trans population is linked to social stressors and discrimination, prejudice, poor family acceptance and scarce job opportunities as the main explanatory factors. It was observed that depression and substance abuse have a positive correlation with suicidal behavior and suicide. Thus, it is suggested to carry out national and international research, focusing on public policies that provide a better quality of life for trans people.

Keywords : transgender persons; suicide; protective factors; risk factors.

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