Article
Psychology, Clinical
Krystina Millar, Caroline Brooks
Summary: The study found no significant differences in gender-related discrimination and psychological distress between White and BIPOC transgender individuals in the sample, but some individual racial/ethnic groups reported significantly higher or lower scores. The results also indicate that changes in reported gender minority stress are positively correlated with reported psychological distress.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TRANSGENDER HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Ethan C. Cicero, Elle Lett, Jason D. Flatt, G. Perusi Benson, Fayron Epps
Summary: The study investigated subjective cognitive decline (SCD) among different groups, including minoritized ethnoracial transgender individuals, minoritized ethnoracial cisgender individuals, White transgender individuals, and White cisgender individuals aged 45+. The results showed that the prevalence of SCD was highest among minoritized ethnoracial transgender individuals, followed by White transgender individuals, minoritized ethnoracial cisgender individuals, and White cisgender individuals. The odds of SCD were higher in minoritized ethnoracial transgender individuals compared to White cisgender and minoritized ethnoracial cisgender individuals, and higher in White transgender individuals compared to White cisgender individuals.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES B-PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
(2023)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Alex S. Keuroghlian
Summary: Collecting data on sexual orientation, gender identity, and intersex status can help reduce health disparities among sexual and gender minority communities.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Alexis V. V. Rivera, Jasmine M. M. Lopez, Sarah L. L. Braunstein
Summary: Black and Hispanic/Latina transgender women are disproportionately impacted by HIV, but there are disparities in PrEP use. A study in New York City found that PrEP use was more common among those who used hormone therapy and had a trusted provider for gender-related issues. However, these associations were weakened when adjusting for race/ethnicity, with hormone users being marginally more likely to use PrEP and Hispanic/Latina transgender women more likely to have used PrEP compared to Black transgender women. The study suggests a potential link between medical gender affirmation and PrEP use, but further research is needed to explore the social and structural factors influenced by race/ethnicity that may hinder PrEP uptake.
Article
Surgery
Kathrine A. Kelly-Schuette, Kristin Wempe, G. Dane Fritz, Amie Hop, G. Paul Wright
Summary: This study reports the surgical and patient reported outcomes of masculinizing chest surgery performed by a breast surgery practice. The results show a low rate of surgical complications and high patient satisfaction with the cosmetic appearance. Most patients also reported improvement in quality of life and mental health.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Stanley R. Vance, Diane Chen, Robert Garofalo, David Glidden, Diane Ehrensaft, Marco Hidalgo, Amy Tishelman, Stephen M. Rosenthal, Yee-Ming Chan, Johanna Olson-Kennedy, Jae Sevelius
Summary: This study compares baseline mental health symptoms and gender affirmation between Black/Latine versus White transgender/nonbinary youth and finds that gender affirmation decreases the likelihood of these symptoms, regardless of race/ethnicity subgroup.
JOURNAL OF ADOLESCENT HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Management
Sophie Hennekam, Jean-Pierre Dumazert
Summary: This study examines the experiences of transgender individuals with an ethnic minority background undergoing gender transition while being employed in the Netherlands. Using a narrative approach, four individuals were interviewed four times over a span of two years. The findings indicate that non-White transgender individuals face both intersectional invisibility and hypervisibility, which significantly impact their experiences and expression of gender during the transition process. The study also highlights how these individuals strategically manage their visibility to achieve more positive outcomes for themselves, offering practical and theoretical implications for understanding and promoting inclusivity for this understudied population in the workplace.
GENDER WORK AND ORGANIZATION
(2023)
Article
Ethnic Studies
Elissa L. Sarno, Gregory Swann, Michael E. Newcomb, Sarah W. Whitton
Summary: Sexual and gender minority people of color might experience internalized stigma and identity conflict as a result of heterosexism within racial/ethnic minority communities. The internalized stigma may partially mediate the association between these experiences, which is crucial for understanding identity development among SGM-POC.
CULTURAL DIVERSITY & ETHNIC MINORITY PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Erica Mattelin, Frida Froberg, Laura Korhonen, Amal R. Khanolkar
Summary: The study shows that sexual and gender minority individuals have worse mental and general health regardless of their ethnic minority status. Immigrant and refugee sexual minority individuals have different trends in risky behaviors and experiences of violence compared to White sexual minority individuals and their heterosexual peers.
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Megan Lane, Jennifer F. Waljee, Daphna Stroumsa
Summary: Although visibility of nonbinary gender identities continues to improve, there is still a lack of medical literature on the unique needs and experiences of nonbinary individuals. This study compares gender-affirming treatment preferences and societal affirmation among nonbinary individuals, transmen, and transwomen, and finds variation in both treatment preferences and societal affirmation.
OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel Mayo, Alyssa Lozano, Renessa S. Williams, Steven A. Safren, Audrey Harkness
Summary: This study examined the relationship between the experiences of oppression based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, and migratory status and mental health outcomes of Latino sexual minority men (LSMM). Three distinct classes of LSMM were identified based on their experiences of intersectional oppression and affirmation, with discrimination at the intersection of multiple identities, sexual orientation stigma/affirmation, and migration-related stress being associated with worse mental health outcomes, particularly among immigrants.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Dustin Z. Nowaskie, Andrew T. Filipowicz, Yena Choi, Janine M. Fogel
Summary: This study found that transgender women reported higher rates of eating disorder symptoms compared to transgender men, and patients who had experienced gender affirming hormones and surgeries had lower symptomatology. Sociocultural pressures and gender dysphoria may contribute to the high prevalence of eating disorders among transgender individuals, with gender affirming interventions potentially alleviating symptoms.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF EATING DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Nelson J. Aquino, Elizabeth R. Boskey, Steven J. Staffa, Oren Ganor, Alyson W. Crest, Kristin Gemmill, Joseph P. Cravero, Bistra Vlassakova
Summary: Gender-affirming surgeries have been established as effective and medically necessary treatments for gender dysphoria, and their effectiveness in adolescents and young adults is increasingly recognized. Evaluating perioperative outcomes and providing specialized care coordination and multidisciplinary planning are critical for safe and affirming care for transgender youth.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jose Bauermeister, Seul Ki Choi, Emma Bruehlman-Senecal, Jesse Golinkoff, Arianna Taboada, Joshua Lavra, Lionel Ramazzini, Fred Dillon, Jana Haritatos
Summary: Internet-based interventions can support sexual and gender minority youth in coping with minority stress, and they are well-received by the participants.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Review
Pediatrics
Jenna Lillemoe, Sara E. Holmstrom, Sakina H. Sojar
Summary: Assessing and addressing the health risks of transgender and gender diverse youth in emergency situations is crucial, as providing gender-affirming care can decrease adverse events. Emergency and acute care providers should be aware of how to effectively deliver optimal care for this population, making patients feel validated and minimizing negative health effects.
CURRENT OPINION IN PEDIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Cristiano Scandurra, Vincenzo Bochicchio, Pasquale Dolce, Paolo Valerio, Benedetta Muzii, Nelson Mauro Maldonato
Summary: Trust in governmental organizations is positively associated with compliance with protective behaviors. Lower trust leads to higher future anxiety, which in turn increases fatigue and reduces protective behaviors. Additionally, increased Covid-19 risk perception weakens the impact of fatigue on protective behaviors.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Developmental
Antonia Lonigro, Emiddia Longobardi, Fiorenzo Laghi
Summary: This study investigated the moderating role of emotional self-efficacy in the relationship between expressive suppression and internalizing behavior, and found that suppressors with lower positive emotion self-efficacy were more likely to engage in internalizing behavior.
CHILD & YOUTH CARE FORUM
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Roberto Baiocco, Fau Rosati, Altomare Enza Zagaria, Jessica Pistella
Summary: This study investigated the identity development of LGB individuals during the coming out process through their life narratives. The analysis revealed that participants' life stories were characterized by fluctuating moments of certainty/uncertainty, revelation/concealment, denial/assertion, and acceptance/fear. The social constructionist perspective was found to be appropriate for studying the coming out process.
JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Jessica Pistella, Fau Rosati, Roberto Baiocco
Summary: This study explored the relationship between safe/content positive affect and minority stress in lesbian and bisexual women, considering the potential mediators of identity self-awareness and identity uncertainty. The results showed that lesbian women reported lower internalized sexual stigma and identity uncertainty and higher safe/content positive affect and identity self-awareness compared to bisexual women. Higher internalized sexual stigma predicted lower safe/content positive affect, regardless of sexual orientation. Identity self-awareness and identity uncertainty significantly mediated the relationship between internalized sexual stigma and safe/content feelings, confirming the protective role of sexual identity variables on lesbian and bisexual women's positive affectivity.
JOURNAL OF LESBIAN STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Giuseppe Defeudis, Rossella Mazzilli, Cristiano Scandurra, Alfonso Maria Di Tommaso, Danilo Cimadomo, Rocky Strollo, Antongiulio Faggiano, Silvia Migliaccio, Nicola Napoli
Summary: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationships between health literacy, unrealistic optimism, and adherence to glycometabolic disease management related to erectile dysfunction (ED) in male patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D) or preDM. The results showed a close relationship between health literacy, unrealistic optimism, and treatment adherence.
DIABETES-METABOLISM RESEARCH AND REVIEWS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Roberto Baiocco, Fau Rosati, Jessica Pistella
JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Book Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Jessica Pistella, Roberto Baiocco, G. L. Witcomb, E. Peel
JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Fabio Carraturo, Tiziana Di Perna, Viviana Giannicola, Marco Alfonso Nacchia, Marco Pepe, Benedetta Muzii, Mario Bottone, Raffaele Sperandeo, Vincenzo Bochicchio, Nelson Mauro Maldonato, Cristiano Scandurra
Summary: This study reviews the evidence for the reciprocal relationship between envy and social comparison on social networking sites (SNSs) and depression. A total of 9 articles were included, and all articles showed a correlation between SC on SNSs, envy, and depression. Three cross-sectional studies found that envy mediated the relationship between SNSs and depression. The moderating role of additional variables such as self-efficacy, neuroticism, SC orientation, marital quality, and friendship type was also evident.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF INVESTIGATION IN HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION
(2023)
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Fabrizio Mezza, Selene Mezzalira, Rosa Pizzo, Nelson Mauro Maldonato, Vincenzo Bochicchio, Cristiano Scandurra
Summary: This study systematically reviewed the relationships between gender minority stress and mental health outcomes among European transgender and gender diverse individuals. The results confirmed a significant association between gender minority stress factors and mental health problems in this population. Discrimination based on gender was identified as the most commonly documented risk factor, while factors such as resilience-promoting factors and social support were found to buffer the impact of stressors on mental health.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REVIEW
(2024)
Article
Urology & Nephrology
Francesco Di Bello, Gabriele Pezone, Benedetta Muzii, Simone Cilio, Claudia Colla Ruvolo, Cristiano Scandurra, Edoardo Mocini, Massimiliano Creta, Simone Morra, Vincenzo Bochicchio, Giovanni Salzano, Luigi Angelo Vaira, Francesco Mangiapia, Gaetano Motta, Nelson Mauro Maldonato, Nicola Longo, Elena Cantone, Gianluigi Califano
Summary: This study found that IPSS total score, age, and BMI are independent predictors of OSAS in males. The use of IPSS in assessing urinary functioning may help identify hidden sleep apnea symptoms.
NEUROUROLOGY AND URODYNAMICS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Antonia Lonigro, Emiddia Longobardi, Fiorenzo Laghi
Summary: The purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of language used in narrative and persuasive writings on pragmatic abilities. The findings revealed that language used in persuasive texts predicted pragmatic ability only among fifth-grade students.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Roberto Baiocco, Cristiano Scandurra, Fausta Rosati, Jessica Pistella, Salvatore Ioverno, Vincenzo Bochicchio, Hung-Che Wang, Te-Sheng Chang
Summary: This study examined the relationship between stress, rumination, resilience, and health in Italian and Taiwanese LGB+ individuals, utilizing a moderated mediational model. The study found that discrimination had a direct effect on health problems in both groups, but the mediating role of internalized sexual stigma (ISS) and rumination, as well as the moderating role of resilience, were only significant for the Italian group. Italian participants reported higher levels of discrimination and resilience, but lower levels of ISS, rumination, and health problems compared to their Taiwanese counterparts. These findings highlight the importance of culturally sensitive research in understanding the effects of minority stress on LGB+ health.
CURRENT PSYCHOLOGY
(2023)
