Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, and other sexual gender minority youth (LGBTQ) experience myriad health inequities relative to their cisgender heterosexual peers. Families have a profound impact on adolescent health, but little is known about this influence LGBTQ specifically. We draw work presented at public symposium that aimed characterize existing scientific evidence, identify gaps in knowledge, set priority areas for future research the of family factors health....

The present research examines whether mastery and performance goals predict different ways of reacting to a sociocognitive conflict with another person over materials be learned, an issue not yet addressed by the achievement goal literature. Results from 2 studies showed that predicted epistemic regulation (a strategy focused on attempt integrate both points view), whereas relational evaluation affirmation self-competence). Study 1 shows these links via direct self-report measures...

Bronchiolitis is one of the most common and costly respiratory diseases in infants young children. Previous studies have shown a potential benefit nebulized hypertonic saline; however, its effect emergency department (ED) setting unclear.To compare 3% saline vs 0.9% normal on admission rate length stay with bronchiolitis.We conducted double-blind, randomized clinical trial during 3 consecutive bronchiolitis seasons from March 1, 2008, through April 30, 2011. We recruited convenience sample...

Objective The present study sought to integrate minority stress theory (MST) and the interpersonal of suicide (ITS) better understand high rates among sexual youth (SMY). To date, ITS MST have largely advanced independently from one another even though research base for each contains gaps that other may help fill. Method Using data a national sample 564 SMY (aged 12–24) recruited an LGBTQ youth‐focused crisis prevention provider, we examined structural equation models how perceived...

Continued research with sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth is essential both to understand health disparities develop interventions targeting those disparities, but conducting rigorous, ethical these populations remains a substantial challenge. In addition considerations for adolescents in general, such as utilizing developmentally appropriate measures obtaining parental permission, factors unique SGM must be addressed at every step of the process. Defining study population complex,...

Background Prescription drug misuse among young adults is increasingly viewed as a public health concern, yet most research has focused on student populations and excluded high-risk groups. Furthermore, who report recent prescription limited. This study examined patterns of in Los Angeles (LA) New York (NY), which represent different local markets for illicit drugs. Design Methods Between 2009 2011, 596 (16 to 25 years old) had misused drugs within the past 90 days were interviewed York....

Emergency department (ED) crowding prevents the efficient and effective use of health services compromises quality. Patients who ED for nonemergent concerns may unnecessarily crowd services. In this article we describe characteristics pediatric patients in United States EDs visits.We analyzed data from 2002-2005 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. The Survey is conducted by Agency Healthcare Research Quality consists a nationally representative sample civilian noninstitutionalized population...

Childhood obesity rates in congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH) exceed the high seen normal children, potentially increasing their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Abdominal adiposity, particular visceral adipose tissue (VAT), is strongly associated with metabolic syndrome and CVD. However, it remains unknown whether VAT increased CAH. The objective study was to determine adolescents young adults classical CAH have more sc (SAT) than matched controls SAT are biomarkers syndrome,...

Previous research indicates that lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adolescents are at increased risk for substance use, including heightened rates of marijuana use. Minority stress theory suggests difficult social situations create a state chronic leads to poor health outcomes LGB adults; however, the applicability this model has not been well explored in relation use among adolescents. The current study is secondary analysis OutProud survey, conducted 2000. original used purposive sampling...

Although construct measurement is critical to explanatory research and intervention efforts, rigorous measure development remains a notable challenge. For example, though the primary theoretical model for understanding health disparities among sexual minority (e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual) adolescents stress theory, nearly all published studies of this population rely on measures with poor psychometric properties procedures. In response, we developed Sexual Minority Adolescent Stress...

Sexual victimization, including sexual harassment and assault, remains a persistent problem in the U.S. military. Service members identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) may face enhanced risk, but existing research is limited. We examined experiences of harassment, stalking, assault victimization during service sample LGBT non-LGBT active duty members. who identified (n = 227 LGB, n 56 transgender) 276) were recruited using respondent-driven sampling for an online...

Sexual minority adolescents (SMA) consistently report health disparities compared to their heterosexual counterparts, yet the underlying mechanisms of these negative outcomes remain unclear. The predominant explanatory model is stress theory; however, this was developed largely with adults, and no valid comprehensive measure has been for adolescents. present study validated a newly instrument among racially ethnically diverse SMA. A sample 346 SMA aged 14-17 recruited surveyed between...

Testosterone is the recommended treatment for transgender youth who desire development of male secondary sexual characteristics. While intramuscular injection remains most common means delivering injectable testosterone, subcutaneous (SC) delivery has been used with clinical success. No data reporting serum levels and feasibility are available. We aimed to determine both if testosterone resulted in menstrual cessation, normal ranges this subpopulation female-to-male youth.Within an urban...

Abstract Introduction While marijuana has been legal for medical purposes in California since 1996, little is known about the health histories of young adult patients who are a significant proportion patients. We examined whether reported conditions and motivations use that were consistent with California. Methods Young adults (N = 366) aged 18 to 26 years sampled Los Angeles 2014–2015 segmented into ‘patients’ (n 210), users current recommendation, non‐patient or ‘non‐patients’ 156), never...