A5029738069- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Social and Behavioral Studies
- Family Support in Illness
University of Edinburgh
2025
The Open University
2022-2024
Background Sexual and gender minoritised adolescents are at an increased risk of mental health problems. However, few interventions have been specifically designed to support their well-being. Objective The purpose this study was evaluate Oneself; a prototype bespoke digital well-being intervention co-developed with for sexual adolescents. Methods Think aloud testing Oneself conducted Adult experts appraised via semi-structured interviews. Additionally, participants completed questionnaires...
Sexual and gender minority youth are at greater risk of compromised mental health than their heterosexual cisgender peers. This is considered to be due an increased burden stigma, discrimination, or bullying resulting in a heightened experience daily stress. Given the increasing digital accessibility strong preference for web-based support among sexual youth, interventions key means provide maintain well-being.
Abstract Objectives To explore adult stakeholders' perspectives on what supports or undermines the mental health of sexual and gender minoritised adolescents (SGMA) in everyday life order to better understand how foster supportive psychosocial environments for SGMA. Design Descriptive qualitative study design, using framework analysis. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted remotely with 16 UK‐based stakeholders which included parents SGMA, social care professionals,...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> Sexual and gender minority youth are at greater risk of compromised mental health than their heterosexual cisgender peers. This is considered to be due an increased burden stigma, discrimination, or bullying resulting in a heightened experience daily stress. Given the increasing digital accessibility strong preference for web-based support among sexual youth, interventions key means provide maintain well-being. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> paper aims...