A Content Analysis of Transgender Health and Wellness Themes Shared Through Social Media.

IF 1 4区医学 Q3 PEDIATRICS

Clinical Pediatrics Pub Date : 2024-10-01 Epub Date: 2023-12-22 DOI:10.1177/00099228231219499

Vishvanie B Stoody, Hannah R Glick, Annie C Murphey, Julie M Sturza, Ellen M Selkie

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Abstract

Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) adolescents experience limited access to gender-affirming care (GAC) and information and use social media platforms for informational and social support. We conducted conventional content analysis of posts on the platform, Tumblr and applied univariate statistics to characterize health and wellness themes represented by this content. Content was predominantly transmasculine-relevant. Posts addressing the trans health care paradigm often co-occurred with content referencing affirmation logs, the physical and emotional impact of affirmation, surgery, and unspecified medical interventions. Gender-affirming hormone therapy was the most prevalent intervention referenced in posts related to non-professional/non-licensed medical care and advice requests. Transgender and gender-diverse youth-serving individuals can use this information to mitigate harm, enhance patient education, and improve the overall well-being of TGD youth. Further research is needed to characterize the effect of content encountered on social media on pediatric patient experiences and on outcomes of GAC.

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对通过社交媒体分享的变性人健康和幸福主题的内容分析。

变性和性别多元化（TGD）青少年获得性别肯定护理（GAC）和信息的机会有限，他们利用社交媒体平台获得信息和社会支持。我们对 Tumblr 平台上的帖子进行了常规内容分析，并应用单变量统计来描述这些内容所代表的健康和保健主题。内容主要与跨性别相关。涉及变性医疗保健范例的帖子往往与提及肯定日志、肯定对身体和情感的影响、手术和不明医疗干预措施的内容同时出现。在有关非专业/无执照医疗护理和建议请求的帖子中，确认性别的激素疗法是最常见的干预措施。变性和性别多元化青少年服务人员可以利用这些信息来减轻伤害、加强患者教育并改善变性和性别多元化青少年的整体福祉。需要进一步研究社交媒体上的内容对儿科患者体验和 GAC 结果的影响。

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Clinical Pediatrics 医学-小儿科

CiteScore

2.10

自引率

6.20%

发文量

189

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Clinical Pediatrics (CLP) a peer-reviewed monthly journal, is a must read for the busy pediatrician. CLP contains state-of-the-art, accurate, concise and down-to earth information on practical, everyday child care topics whether they are clinical, scientific, behavioral, educational, or ethical.