Aims and objectives To explore the variations of sexual orientation gender identity as well intersections those identities in a sample lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning youth. Background Identity development is key task adolescence. Among multiple that young people navigate are identity. Challenges with solidifying integrating aspects one's can contribute to poor physical mental health outcomes. Design Cross‐sectional descriptive survey. Methods A convenience was...

Abstract Introduction Transgender and nonbinary young adults (TNB YA) report high rates of depression more suicidality than their cisgender counterparts. Parental rejection is a known predictor worse mental health among TNB YA; however, less about YA experiences sibling acceptance‐rejection. The purpose this study was to determine how perception parental acceptance‐rejection are related suicidality. Design Cross‐sectional. Methods (ages 18–25) who had disclosed gender identity an adult were...

Individuals in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities experience several disparities physical mental health (eg, cardiovascular disease depression), as well difficulty accessing care that is compassionate relevant to their unique needs. Access compromised part due inadequate information systems fail capture identity data. Beginning January 2018, meaningful use criteria dictate electronic records have the capability collect data related sexual orientation gender of patients....

Abstract Transgender and nonbinary young adults report frequent parental rejection was linked to poor mental health. There are limited data about transgender adult sibling relationships following disclosure or discovery of gender identity. The purpose this analysis is compare adults' perception support specifically for identity immediately after in the present day. Eligible respondents were recruited via paid social media advertisements. Respondents provided on demographics, family...

Transgender (T+) people report negative healthcare experiences such as being misgendered, pathologizing gender, and gatekeeping care, well treatment refusal. Less is known about T+ patients’ perceptions of interrelated factors associated with, consequences of, experiences. The purpose this analysis was to explore through Twitter posts using the hashtag #transhealthfail. Publicly available Tweets published between July 2015 November 2021 from US-based accounts were collected via Mozdeh....

Nursing students may have risk factors for trauma reactivation through learning activities conducted as part of their education and training. Trauma-informed practices (TIEP) could help reduce this risk.Course policies, content, procedures, support structures consistent with the tenets TIEP were implemented in undergraduate mental health courses traditional third-year nursing at two universities.Students responded positively to implementation TIEP. Most (92%) qualitative feedback provided...

Abstract Background Gender minority (GM; individuals whose gender is not aligned with that traditionally associated the sex was assigned to them at birth) people have widely reported mistreatment in healthcare settings. Mistreatment enacted by within society who hold stigmatizing beliefs. However, relationship between and societal stigma (i.e., degree which disapproves of GM people) unclear measured consistently. Methods We analyzed data from 2,031 participants The Population Research...

Abstract Aim(s) To assess barriers and facilitators to seeking inpatient psychiatric treatment among transgender nonbinary people. Design Qualitative interview study. Methods Semi‐structured interviews were conducted from March 2019 June 2022 with people admitted an hospital in the United States during past 5 years. Data analysed using thematic analysis constructed within a modified social‐ecological model of stigma. Standards for Reporting Research used this Results Participants ( N = 15)...

For over a decade, the vast majority of new hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections have been among young people who inject drugs (PWID). Well-characterized gaps in chronic HCV diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment resulted fewer than 5% PWID receiving treatment. While interferon-based may intentionally foregone during part this time anticipation improved oral therapies, overall pattern points to deficiencies exclusions health care system. Treatment for with all-oral, highly effective...

Abstract Background People with opioid use disorder (OUD) face barriers to entering and remaining in life-saving treatment (e.g., stigma, detrimental interactions health care, privacy concerns). Telehealth related technology can reduce staying care. Patient feedback is critical the development of these newer approaches ensure they are usable do not inadvertently recreate barriers. Purpose Evaluate perceived usability existing planned features a mobile application (app) that facilitates...

Abstract Background Despite known disparities in health status among older sexual and gender minority adults (OSGM), the prevalence of frailty is unknown. The aim this study was to develop validate a deficit-accumulation index (AoU-FI) for All Us database describe compare between OSGM non-OSGM participants. Methods Developed using standardized approach, AoU-FI consists 33 deficits from baseline survey responses aged 50+. were self-reported as “not straight” or having discordant sex assigned...

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) emerging adults in the United States experience mistreatment inside outside healthcare settings, which may contribute to known mental health substance use inequities. The purpose of our study was examine associations between provider setting with past 30-day severe psychological distress, illicit use, binge drinking, year suicidal ideation among TNB (18–25 years; N = 10,203) who sought previous year. In sociodemographic-adjusted, multivariate, logistic...