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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jose Devis-Devis, Sofia Pereira-Garcia, Alexandra Valencia-Peris, Anna Vilanova, Javier Gil-Quintana
Summary: LGBT harassment disparities exist, with significant differences in age, gender identity, sexual orientation, and contexts of harassment. Harassment primarily occurs in educational environments and public spaces. Transgender individuals are particularly susceptible to harassment.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Seabra, Jorge Gato, Nicola Petrocchi, Diogo Carreiras, Julieta Azevedo, Luis Martins, Maria do Ceu Salvador
Summary: This study aimed to explore the factor structure and psychometric properties of three versions of the Everyday Discrimination Scale (EDS-PT, EDS-SM, and EDS-GM) through validation with different samples. The results revealed a good fit for a second-order two-factor model (Unfair Treatment and Personal Rejection) and adequate reliability. Furthermore, the EDS versions showed weak to moderate correlations with indicators of convergent validity, such as mental health, satisfaction with life, social safeness, and social support. The study highlights the importance of the EDS-PT, EDS-SM, and EDS-GM as valid and reliable measures in research and clinical contexts.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
W. Justin Dyer, Jenet J. Erickson
Summary: Religiousness is often correlated with positive mental health for university students, but it may not hold true for sexual and gender minority students at religious universities.
JOURNAL OF AFFECTIVE DISORDERS
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Alessandra Nicoletti, Loretta Giuliano, Giulia Donzuso, Calogero Edoardo Cicero, Italian Soc Neurology
Summary: This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of neurologists in Italy regarding sexual orientation and gender identity minorities. It found that while most neurologists recognized the impact of sexual and gender orientation on health, only a minority acknowledged the higher prevalence of health issues in SGM populations. The majority of neurologists expressed a need for more comprehensive training and supervision in treating SGM patients.
NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rayanne C. Ferreira, Thiago S. Torres, Maria Das Gracas B. Ceccato, Daniel R. B. Bezerra, Brett D. Thombs, Paula M. Luz, Daphna Harel
Summary: Using OTA methods, we developed shortened versions of the HIV-KA and evaluated their reliability and validity among a large sample of SGM in Brazil.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Irem Metin-Orta
Summary: Sexual prejudice refers to negative attitudes towards individuals based on their sexual orientation. The study found that social dominance orientation, femininity (among females), and masculinity (among males) are positively related to prejudiced attitudes toward gay men and lesbians. It was also discovered that social dominance orientation interacts with femininity, but not with masculinity, in predicting sexual prejudice.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Sociology
Richard Branstrom, John E. Pachankis
Summary: The study examines the association between changes in structural stigma and life satisfaction among sexual minority individuals in 28 European countries from 2012 to 2019. Results show that life satisfaction has improved during this period, particularly for those living in higher-stigma countries and as a result of changing laws rather than attitudes. Partnered sexual minority individuals experienced the strongest improvement in life satisfaction as a result of decreased structural stigma.
Article
Computer Science, Information Systems
Calvin Apodaca, Reggie Casanova-Perez, Emily Bascom, Deepthi Mohanraj, Cezanne Lane, Drishti Vidyarthi, Erin Beneteau, Janice Sabin, Wanda Pratt, Nadir Weibel, Andrea L. Hartzler
Summary: This article examines the discrimination and unfair treatment experienced by marginalized individuals in healthcare, and explores the reactions and coping strategies of patients.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL INFORMATICS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
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Oncology
Charles S. Kamen, Umang Gada, Reece Lyerly, N. F. N. Scout
Summary: Few studies have examined the experiences and outcomes of cancer care for sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients. This study explored factors related to SGM cancer patients' satisfaction with cancer care and their self-reported physical and mental health. The results showed that SGM patients treated in SGM-welcoming environments were more likely to be satisfied with the care they received.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Karla Soria-Barreto, Luz Maria Yanez-Galleguillos, Sergio Zuniga-Jara
Summary: This study examines the social representations and attitudes of university teachers towards sexual diversity. The qualitative research, conducted through content analysis, collected 62 critical incidents from university professors with at least one year of undergraduate teaching experience in five universities in northern Chile. The findings reveal that teachers adopt three different roles when faced with gender diversity situations – some support the inclusion of sexual minority community, some act as external observers, and a third group shows little interest in the inclusion of sexual minority students in the university classrooms. Teachers also play a role in providing support to sexually diverse youth who lack family support. The study emphasizes the need for more training to enable teachers to conduct appropriate interventions in the classroom. Additionally, teachers express a significant range of emotions and feelings in response to events and experiences related to sexual diversity in their university institutions.
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Psychology, Developmental
Christopher R. Harper, Michelle M. Johns, Diane Orenstein, Sanjana Pampati, Tiffany M. Jones, Scotti Leonard, Kimberly R. Taylor, Leah Robin
Summary: This study examines the association between state laws protecting LGBTQ students and school districts' recommendations or requirements for establishing GSAs. The findings suggest that state LGBTQ nondiscrimination laws may facilitate school district support of GSAs, which can decrease health risks among LGBTQ youth.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2022)
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Psychiatry
Sanna Storm, Keshab Deuba, Rachana Shrestha, Lok Raj Pandey, Deepak Dahal, Madan Kumar Shrestha, Tara Nath Pokhrel, Gaetano Marrone
Summary: Depression and suicidality are prevalent among Nepalese MSM and TGW, with higher rates among TGW. Factors such as sex work, eviction, cheating, threats, and forced marriages contribute to mental health issues in this population. Future research should focus on interventions and include a diverse range of gender and sexual minorities.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caleb Esteban, Margarita Francia-Martinez, Miguel Vazquez-Rivera, Frances Crespo, Taysha Bruno-Ortiz, Aquiria M. Santiago-Ortiz, Alfonso Martinez-Taboas
Summary: This study aimed to compare therapy satisfaction between LGB+ individuals and heterosexual individuals, and to explore the association between therapy satisfaction and the perception LGB+ participants had of their last therapist's knowledge and attitudes. 125 LGB+ and 75 heterosexual participants were recruited online. Results showed no significant difference in therapy satisfaction based on sexual orientation, but a positive association between satisfaction and the perception of knowledge and positive attitudes from the therapist among LGB+ participants. This research emphasizes the importance of continuous education and curriculum efforts on LGB+ issues.
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Psychology, Clinical
Ulrike Boehmer, Melissa A. Clark, Michael Winter, Flora Berklein, Al Ozonoff
Summary: This study examined the relationship between sexual minority-specific factors and health-related quality of life, psychological adjustment, and quality of care among colorectal cancer survivors. Findings showed that lifetime discrimination experiences had negative associations with survivors' physical and mental quality of life, anxiety, and depression. Sexual minority-specific discrimination experiences were negatively associated with perceived quality of care. However, self-rated health and rating of care were not influenced by sexual minority-specific factors.
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Billy A. Caceres, Yashika Sharma, Alina Levine, Melanie M. Wall, Tonda L. Hughes
Summary: Sexual minority adults in the USA are at greater risk of developing high blood pressure than heterosexual adults, with internalized homophobia being associated with the development of hypertension. The findings highlight the importance of educating healthcare professionals about risk factors for hypertension in sexual minority adults.
ANNALS OF BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Brian K. Barber, Clea McNeely, Joseph A. Olsen, Robert F. Belli, Samuel Benjamin Doty
SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE
(2016)
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Education & Educational Research
Clea A. McNeely, Lyn Morland, S. Benjamin Doty, Laurie L. Meschke, Summer Awad, Altaf Husain, Ayat Nashwan
JOURNAL OF SCHOOL HEALTH
(2017)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
S. Benjamin Doty, Emily E. Haroz, Namrita S. Singh, Sergiy Bogdanov, Judith K. Bass, Laura K. Murray, Karis L. Callaway, Paul A. Bolton
CONFLICT AND HEALTH
(2018)
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Medicine, Research & Experimental
Laura K. Murray, Emily E. Haroz, S. Benjamin Doty, Namrita S. Singh, Sergey Bogdanov, Judith Bass, Shannon Dorsey, Paul Bolton