Comportamento suicida em minorias sexuais: prevalência e fatores associados

Objective: To analyze scientific evidence related to the prevalence and associated factors for suicidal behavior in sexual minorities. Methods: Integrative review of the literature, conducted in databases, Web of Science, MEDLINE / Pubmed, CINAHL and LILACS. The descriptors used were LGBT People, Suicide, Ideation, Suicide Attempt, Epidemiology. Results: We obtained a sample of fourteen articles that met the inclusion criteria established at level of evidence 2B. The transsexual population obtained the highest rates of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts with 67% and 35.5%, respectively. The most prevalent risk factor was discrimination and among the protective factors, social and family support. Final considerations: Sexual minorities are more prone to suicidal behavior and are required to implement preventive policies with specific attention to this group.