A5086106916- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Adolescent and Pediatric Healthcare
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Sexual Differentiation and Disorders
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Childhood Cancer Survivors' Quality of Life
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Circadian rhythm and melatonin
- Hate Speech and Cyberbullying Detection
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
Harvard University
2017-2025
Boston Children's Hospital
2016-2025
Boston Children's Museum
2015-2025
Lemuel Shattuck Hospital
2022
Yale University
2006
Centre international de recherche sur le cancer
2006
UConn Health
2006
Colby College
2006
Purpose: To investigate whether the prevalence of eating disorders (EDs) differs across diverse gender identity groups in a transgender sample. Methods: Secondary analysis data from Project VOICE, cross-sectional study stress and health among 452 adults (ages 18–75 years) residing Massachusetts. Age-adjusted logistic regression models were fit to compare self-reported lifetime EDs female-to-male (FTM), male-to-female (MTF), gender-nonconforming participants assigned male at birth (MBGNC)...
Abstract Circadian disruption is theorized to cause immune dysregulation, which the only established risk factor for non‐Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL). Genes responsible circadian rhythm are also involved in cancer‐related biological pathways as potential tumor suppressors. However, no previous studies have examined associations between genes and NHL risk. In this population‐based case control study ( n = 455 cases; 527 controls), we identified nonsynonymous polymorphism (Ala394Thr; rs2305160)...
Problem Sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations face numerous health disparities. Medical school curricula lack adequate educational content preparing students for serving SGM patients, medical typically do not experience welcoming, inclusive environments conducive to learning about care. Approach In 2018, Harvard School (HMS) launched the 3-year Gender Minority Health Equity Initiative integrate throughout longitudinal core curriculum cultivate an climate engaging faculty in education....
Less than one-half of sexually active adolescents have received counseling regarding contraception and transmitted disease (STD) from their health care provider. We hypothesized that hospitalized would be interested in receiving reproductive education and/or STD testing. In addition, we assessed the opinion female on initiation during hospitalization.A convenience sample 13- to 18-year-old male adolescent patients at a tertiary pediatric hospital were approached for inclusion. Consenting...
More than 1 million people in the US identify as transgender; however, few studies have examined experiences and outcomes of transgender patients with cancer.To examine clinical characteristics, experiences, cancer.This retrospective case series assessed at least cancer diagnosis who were evaluated Dana-Farber Cancer Institute or Brigham Women's Hospital Boston, Massachusetts, between January 1, 2005, December 31, 2019.Demographic, clinical, treatment characteristics for all documentation by...
ProblemLGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexual gender minorities) people have unique health care needs related to their orientation, identity expression, sex development. However, medical education has historically excluded LGBTQIA + health-related content in formal curricula. It is common for students interact with diverse patient populations through clinical rotations; however, access knowledge about patients inconsistently prioritized...
Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth experience barriers to accessing health care are at risk for poorer overall compared with cisgender peers. In the last year, dozens of US legislative bills have been proposed restrict rights TGD youth.1 A subset these aims access essential treatment diagnosed gender dysphoria, even when they meet rigorous criteria, as determined by a multidisciplinary evaluation (Table 1).1,2 Other legislation would criminalize clinicians who provide...
Abstract Background Despite disproportionately high rates of HIV diagnoses, knowledge about and interest in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is low among adolescents young adults (AYA) the USA. AYA need PrEP educational strategies that are tailored to their developmental stage. We hypothesized behavioral economics techniques could help optimize messaging. Methods The research team developed two brief social media-style videos on PrEP. Both reviewed same facts, but one used gain-framed...
Background: Adolescents and young adults (AYA) in the United States are disproportionately affected by HIV. Few interventions designed to reduce new HIV infections for AYA populations or take AYA's developmental state into consideration. Setting: Ending Epidemic US (EHE) priority areas California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina. Methods: Thematic synthesis of 5 EHE projects was completed. Methodologic commonalities were identified summarized across identify key lessons...
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) was added to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fifth Edition in 2013. ARFID can result impaired growth significant nutritional deficiency; individuals with may be so nutritionally compromised that they require medical stabilization a hospital. Prior new diagnostic criteria, it is unclear how patients now diagnosed have been medically stabilized when hospitalized. Our study aim assess inpatient management adolescents...
Abstract MARSSI (Momentary Affect Regulation – Safer Sex Intervention) is a counseling-plus-mobile health (mhealth) intervention to reduce sexual and reproductive (SRH) risks for women with depression high-risk behavior. Due the COVID-19 pandemic limiting in-person care, we sought develop counseling mhealth app onboarding virtual implementation. A team SRH, adolescent medicine, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, technology expertise adapted through an iterative...