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Symposia

LGBTQ+

Session: From Surviving to Thriving: Overcoming Trauma and Minority Stress in Queer Communities

1 - (SYM 28) Mapping Rainbow Road: A Scoping Review of PTSD and Minority Stress Interventions for Sexual and Gender Minority Adults

Friday, November 17, 2023
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM PST
Location: Skagit (603), Level 6



Background: Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals are disproportionately affected by PTSD and minority stress. This is particularly troubling given that minority stress exacerbates PTSD symptoms among SGM individuals. While SGM individuals are overrepresented in clinical populations, they report significant unmet mental health needs, suggesting that available services are insufficient. A growing body of literature is focused on PTSD and minority stress interventions for SGM individuals, however, to date no review has charted the landscape of this literature.

 



Objectives: This scoping review maps the literature on PTSD and minority stress interventions for SGM adults. First, we summarize efficacy/effectiveness evidence from clinical trials. Second, we discuss implementation outcomes (e.g., acceptability, feasibility). Third, we synthesize findings across studies to identify key intervention components that may facilitate change. Finally, we identify literature gaps, suggest future research directions, and provide clinical recommendations.

 



Methods: We searched 6 databases: PsycINFO, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane, and CINAHL. Titles/abstracts are screened for eligibility by two unique coders prior to full-text review. Discrepancies are resolved by a third screener. Full-text review follows the same procedures. Grey literature is searched to include relevant unpublished research.

 



Results: The initial literature search yielded 6,819 results. 1, 872 duplicates were removed, resulting in items 4,948 for title/abstract screening. 59 results were screened out, 3,817 are undergoing title/abstract screening, and 12 screened in for full-text review. Data elements to be charted include study type (e.g., case series, randomized clinical trial), publication type (e.g., peer reviewed journal, dissertation), publication year, intervention (if any), outcomes, modality, population (e.g., gay men, transgender women), and setting.

 



Conclusions: Identification of gaps in the literature, key intervention components, and recommendations and clinical recommendation equip the field to improve services and address needs of SGM individuals.