Cross-sectional survey reveals higher partner violence and mental health service use in sexual and gender minority college students, highlighting the need for inclusive campus care.
Key Points
To assess the prevalence of intimate partner violence and the pattern of mental health service utilization among college students across different sexual orientations and gender identities.
Analyzed cross-sectional data from the 2024 American College Health Association National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA IIIb).
Evaluated self-reported intimate partner violence victimization and mental health service usage among college students aged 18 to 25.
Sexual and gender minority college students experienced higher rates of intimate partner violence victimization compared to cisgender heterosexual peers.
Victims of intimate partner violence and sexual and gender minority students were significantly more likely to seek and utilize college mental health services.