LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-07-01Epub Date: 2024-01-08DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0225
Dominic Schnabel, Alex S Keuroghlian
{"title":"Clinical Considerations for Children of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and All Sexually and Gender Diverse Families.","authors":"Dominic Schnabel, Alex S Keuroghlian","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0225","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0225","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexually and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) families is growing. Anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric and actions continue to shape the public discourse, legislation, and health care. This article highlights unique challenges and strengths of children raised by LGBTQIA+ parents. Health care professionals should be cognizant of challenges and resiliencies these children experience in a normative society regarding gender identity, sexual orientation, and sex development. Clinicians can conduct inclusive and nonjudgmental family and social histories in welcoming practices, with careful consideration of unique familial dynamics these children may experience at home.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"335-339"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139403525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-07-01Epub Date: 2024-02-01DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0146
Paul L Simpson, Denton Callander, Bridget Haire, Mish Pony, Shoshana Rosenberg, Liz Duck-Chong, Martin Holt, Teddy Cook
{"title":"Factors Associated with Transgender and Gender Diverse People's Experience of Sexual Coercion, and Help-Seeking and Wellbeing Among Victims/Survivors: Results of the First Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey.","authors":"Paul L Simpson, Denton Callander, Bridget Haire, Mish Pony, Shoshana Rosenberg, Liz Duck-Chong, Martin Holt, Teddy Cook","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0146","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0146","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Our study examined factors associated with transgender and gender diverse (\"trans\") people's experience of sexual coercion, as well as the factors associated with help-seeking and wellbeing among victims/survivors. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We analyzed cross-sectional data from the first Australian Trans and Gender Diverse Sexual Health Survey, conducted in 2018. Logistic regressions were undertaken to identify factors associated with sexual coercion, help-seeking, and wellbeing. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of the sample of 1448 participants, 53.4% had been sexually coerced, which was associated with older age, Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent, nonbinary gender, being presumed female gender at birth, currently living publicly some or all the time as their affirmed gender, having regular sex, and use of drugs to enhance or alter sexual experiences. Protective factors included having a higher income and access to gender affirming care. Help-seeking was reported among 49.5% of victims/survivors and was associated with having more trans friends. Wellbeing among victims/survivors was associated with being older, residing in regional/remote areas, having higher levels of education and annual income, being presumed female gender at birth, having stronger satisfaction with one's sex life, and good health care access. Wellbeing was not associated with help-seeking. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Sexual coercion was prevalent among participants, but help-seeking behavior was low. Protective factors identified underscore the importance of socioeconomic supports, access to health and gender affirming care, and peers. Accessible peer-led and culturally safe preventive and trauma-focused supports should also be considered for trans people who experience sexual coercion.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"370-381"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139672087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2023-10-31DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0032
Joshua J DeSon, Margaret S Andover
{"title":"Microaggressions Toward Sexual and Gender Minority Emerging Adults: An Updated Systematic Review of Psychological Correlates and Outcomes and the Role of Intersectionality.","authors":"Joshua J DeSon, Margaret S Andover","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0032","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0032","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Quantitative data on the psychological effects of microaggressions toward sexual and gender minority individuals have grown substantially. Sexual orientation-based and transgender and gender-diverse (trans+) identity-based microaggressions have been thematically identified in prior research. In addition, combined lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender-diverse, queer/questioning, and other non-heterosexual (LGBTQ) microaggressions can be examined intersectionally with other marginalized identities. This systematic review synthesizes research on the relationships among these microaggressions and psychological correlates and outcomes. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Forty-five quantitative studies examining sexual orientation-, trans+ identity-, or intersectional identity-based microaggressions and various psychological outcomes were identified from systematic searches of PsycINFO, PsycARTICLES, MEDLINE, and PubMed databases. Data regarding microaggressions were extracted, synthesized, and grouped by mental health outcome or correlate. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Sexual orientation-based microaggressions were risk factors for depression, anxiety, and internalized stigma and were positively associated with psychological distress, traumatic stress symptoms, alcohol use and abuse, cannabis use and problems, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempt. Trans+ identity-based microaggressions were positively associated with depression, suicide attempt, and cannabis use. LGBTQ intersectional identity-based microaggressions concerning race/ethnicity were associated with depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation. Research on other intersectional identity-based microaggressions is scarce. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> These findings emphasize the psychological harm inflicted by various microaggressions on LGBTQ late adolescents and early adults. Future work should focus on microaggressions toward individuals with trans+ and intersectional identities and protective factors for these experiences. This review also highlights the distinct need for community-based research on implementing microintervention strategies in family, school, and work environments to mitigate the harmful effects of these microaggressions.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"249-268"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71412855","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2023-12-28DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0170
Erin A Vogel, Annesa Flentje, Mitchell R Lunn, Juno Obedin-Maliver, Matthew R Capriotti, Danielle E Ramo, Judith J Prochaska
{"title":"Active Social Media Use and Health Indicators Among Sexual and Gender Minority Adults.","authors":"Erin A Vogel, Annesa Flentje, Mitchell R Lunn, Juno Obedin-Maliver, Matthew R Capriotti, Danielle E Ramo, Judith J Prochaska","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0170","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0170","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals may receive social support through active use of social media (i.e., posting and interacting). This study examined associations between active social media use, social support, and health indicators in a large sample of SGM adults in the United States. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Data were derived from the 2017 wave of The PRIDE Study, a national cohort study of SGM health. SGM-identified adults reporting social media use (<i>N</i> = 5995) completed measures of active social media use, social support, depressive symptoms, cigarette smoking, hazardous drinking, sleep, and physical activity. Regression models examined main and interactive effects of active social media use and social support on health indicators. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The sample reported a moderate level of active social media use (mean [<i>M</i>] = 3.2 [1.0], scale = 1-5) and relatively high social support (<i>M</i> = 16.7 [3.3], scale = 4-20); 31.8% reported moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms. Participants with greater active social media use were more likely to experience depressive symptoms (adjusted odds ratio [AOR] = 1.18, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.10-1.26), cigarette smoking (AOR = 1.11, 95% CI = 1.01-1.22), insufficient sleep (AOR = 1.13, 95% CI = 1.06-1.21), and physical inactivity (AOR = 1.09, 95% CI = 1.02-1.15) than those with less active social media use. Active social media use did not significantly interact with social support to predict any health indicators (<i>p</i> values >0.159). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Among SGM adults, active social media use was associated with several negative health indicators. Active social media use may increase health risks, or SGM adults with poor health may actively use social media to maintain social connections. Moderate active social media use may be compatible with health.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"292-300"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11564680/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139049008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2023-11-21DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0080
Victoria R Votaw, Ethan S Van, Alena Kuhlemeier, Felicia R Tuchman, Katie Witkiewitz
{"title":"Association Between Religious Salience and Past-Year Substance Use by Sexual Identity and Sex Among Adults in the United States.","authors":"Victoria R Votaw, Ethan S Van, Alena Kuhlemeier, Felicia R Tuchman, Katie Witkiewitz","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0080","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0080","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> We examined if associations between religious salience and substance use outcomes differed by sexual identity and sex in a nationally representative sample of adults in the United States. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Using data from the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (<i>N</i> = 41,216 adults), logistic regression models tested whether sexual identity and sex moderated the associations between religious salience (agreement on the importance of religious beliefs) and past-year alcohol and drug use and use disorders. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Religious salience reduced risk of alcohol use disorder, drug use, and drug use disorder for heterosexual, but not lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB), individuals. Three-way interactions indicated that religious salience was more protective against alcohol use and drug use and use disorder for bisexual men than bisexual women. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Heterosexism common in dominant religious institutions in the United States might hamper the protective effect of religiosity on substance use for LGB individuals.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"326-333"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138445200","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2023-12-14DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0088
Sasha N Canan, Jesse Denniston-Lee, Kristen N Jozkowski
{"title":"Descriptive Data of Transgender and Nonbinary People's Experiences of Sexual Assault: Context, Perpetrator Characteristics, and Reporting Behaviors.","authors":"Sasha N Canan, Jesse Denniston-Lee, Kristen N Jozkowski","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0088","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0088","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Nearly half of transgender and nonbinary (trans/NB) people will experience sexual assault in their lifetime. Beyond prevalence, little else is known about the general context in which sexual assault occurs in this community. In addition, whether and to whom trans/NB people report these experiences is also not well understood. As such, we examined these contextual factors regarding trans/NB people's sexual assault experiences. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Using a cross-sectional online survey, we assessed sexual assault prevalence rates, contextual details, and reporting behaviors in a sample of 230 trans/NB adults in the United States. Data were gathered in 2016 and 2017 across two collections. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Eighty percent of the sample had experienced sexual assault; 62% reported experiencing completed penetrative behaviors (rape) and 37% reported repeat victimization-assault during both childhood and adulthood. Most participants indicated that their perpetrator was male (80%) and the plurality described perpetrators as dating partners (34%) or acquaintances (34%). Alcohol was involved in 26% of assaults. Approximately 8% characterized the event as a hate crime. Most trans/NB people reported their experience to a friend (64%), dating partner (50%), and/or therapist (35%). Only 6% reported their sexual assault to the police, and 20% stated that they have never told anyone. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> With the exception of substantially higher prevalence rates, many of our findings are similar to findings in the broader, typically cis-centric, sexual assault literature. We recommend that prevention and support services address both the high rates of sexual assault and the low rates of reporting to police and other support services.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"317-325"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138795930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2023-12-14DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2022.0331
Mirandy Li, Jackson Fritz, Gabrielle Gonzalez, Claudia Leonardi, Stephen Phillippi, Edward Trapido, Michael Celestin, Qingzhao Yu, Tung Sung Tseng
{"title":"The Effect of Minority Stress Processes on Stage of Change and Nicotine Dependence Level for Sexual and Gender Minority Smokers in the Deep South.","authors":"Mirandy Li, Jackson Fritz, Gabrielle Gonzalez, Claudia Leonardi, Stephen Phillippi, Edward Trapido, Michael Celestin, Qingzhao Yu, Tung Sung Tseng","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0331","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0331","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Minority stress has been posited as a cause for sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals to smoke as a coping mechanism. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the relationship between minority stress processes and nicotine dependence level and stage of change for SGM smokers living in the Deep South region of the United States. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A one-time, cross-sectional online survey was administered to SGM smokers living in the Deep South. Survey measurements included demographics, minority stress processes (prejudice events, perceived stigma, and internalized queerphobia), and smoking cessation outcomes (nicotine dependence level and stage of change). Multivariable linear regression was used to assess the effect of each minority stress process on smoking outcomes, after adjusting for demographics and stratifying by gender and sexual identity. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Across all participants (<i>n</i> = 1296), lower levels of perceived stigma were significantly associated with further stage of change. Greater levels of internalized queerphobia were significantly associated with greater nicotine dependence level. After stratifying by gender and sexual identity, these significant associations were only maintained in cisgender males and gay individuals. An additional significant association between lower prejudice events and further stage of change for smoking cessation was found only for individuals whose sexual identity was labeled as \"other.\" <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Addressing minority stress in smoking cessation and prevention programs has the potential to decrease nicotine dependence and further stage of change.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"301-309"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138796127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2023-12-28DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2022.0107
Lauren B Beach, Paige Hackenberger, Mona Ascha, Natalie Luehmann, Dylan Felt, Kareem Termanini, Christopher Benning, Danny Sama, Cynthia Barnard, Sumanas W Jordan
{"title":"Building a Cohort of Transgender and Nonbinary Patients from the Electronic Medical Record.","authors":"Lauren B Beach, Paige Hackenberger, Mona Ascha, Natalie Luehmann, Dylan Felt, Kareem Termanini, Christopher Benning, Danny Sama, Cynthia Barnard, Sumanas W Jordan","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0107","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Sexual orientation, gender identity, and sex recorded at birth (SOGI) have been routinely excluded from demographic data collection tools, including in electronic medical record (EMR) systems. We assessed the ability of adding structured SOGI data capture to improve identification of transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) patients compared to using only International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes and text mining and comment on the ethics of these cohort formation methods. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We conducted a retrospective chart review to classify patient gender at a single institution using ICD-10 codes, structured SOGI data, and text mining for patients presenting for care between March 2019 and February 2021. We report each method's overall and segmental positive predictive value (PPV). <b><i>Results:</i></b> We queried 1,530,154 EMRs from our institution. Overall, 154,712 contained relevant ICD-10 diagnosis codes, SOGI data fields, or text mining terms; 2964 were manually reviewed. This multipronged approach identified a final 1685 TGNB patient cohort. The initial PPV was 56.8%, with ICD-10 codes, SOGI data, and text mining having PPV of 99.2%, 47.9%, and 62.2%, respectively. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> This is one of the first studies to use a combination of structured data capture with keyword terms and ICD codes to identify TGNB patients. Our approach revealed that although structured SOGI documentation was <10% in our health system, 1343/1685 (79.7%) of TGNB patients were identified using this method. We recommend that health systems promote patient EMR documentation of SOGI to improve health and wellness among TGNB populations, while centering patient privacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"310-316"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139049009","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2024-03-08DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0203
Yin Xu, Qazi Rahman
{"title":"Childhood Gender Nonconformity and Sexual Orientation Disparities in Depressive Symptoms: The Role of Parental Attitudes.","authors":"Yin Xu, Qazi Rahman","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0203","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0203","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> This study tested whether sexual orientation disparities in depressive symptoms are partially explained by recalled childhood gender nonconformity and whether the proportion of this association explained by childhood gender nonconformity is moderated by recalled parental attitudes toward childhood gender nonconformity. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A convenience sample of young adults was recruited from two Chinese online survey platforms (272 heterosexual males, 272 bisexual males, 272 gay males, 272 heterosexual females, 272 bisexual females, and 272 lesbian females). Both mediation and moderated mediation models were conducted. <b><i>Results:</i></b> For both sexes, bisexual and gay/lesbian individuals reported significantly higher levels of depressive symptoms than heterosexual individuals, with total effects (standardized path coefficients) ranging from 0.25 to 0.38, all <i>p</i>s < 0.01. These sexual orientation disparities in depressive symptoms were partially explained by childhood gender nonconformity, with indirect effects ranging from 0.08 to 0.17, all <i>p</i>s < 0.001. The effect of childhood gender nonconformity on depressive symptoms was significantly moderated by parental attitudes. The mediating effect of childhood gender nonconformity on sexual orientation disparities in depressive symptoms was strongest at the more negative levels (one standard deviation [SD] above the mean) of parental attitudes and weakest at more tolerant levels (one SD below the mean) of parental attitudes. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Childhood gender nonconformity may be a partial contributor to sexual orientation disparities in depressive symptoms and this indirect effect may be moderated by parental attitudes toward childhood gender nonconformity, with the indirect effect decreasing when parental attitudes move from negative toward more tolerant levels.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"282-291"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140065445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-05-01Epub Date: 2024-01-11DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0055
Annesa Flentje, Gowri Sunder, Alexis Ceja, Nadra E Lisha, Torsten B Neilands, Bradley E Aouizerat, Micah E Lubensky, Matthew R Capriotti, Zubin Dastur, Mitchell R Lunn, Juno Obedin-Maliver
{"title":"Substance Use Over Time Among Sexual and Gender Minority People: Differences at the Intersection of Sex and Gender.","authors":"Annesa Flentje, Gowri Sunder, Alexis Ceja, Nadra E Lisha, Torsten B Neilands, Bradley E Aouizerat, Micah E Lubensky, Matthew R Capriotti, Zubin Dastur, Mitchell R Lunn, Juno Obedin-Maliver","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0055","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Sexual and gender minority (SGM) people are at greater risk for substance use than heterosexual and cisgender people, but most prior work is limited by cross-sectional analyses or the examination of single substance use. This study examined substance use over time among SGM people to identify patterns of polysubstance use at the intersection of sex and gender. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Data were collected annually over 4 years from SGM respondents <i>(n</i> = 11,822) in The Population Research in Identity and Disparities for Equality (PRIDE) Study. Differences in substance use patterns (any prior 30-day use of 15 substances) by gender subgroup were examined with latent class analysis, and multinomial regression models tested relationships between gender subgroup and substance use. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Eight classes of substance use were observed. The three most common patterns were low substance use (49%), heavy episodic alcohol use (≥5 alcoholic drinks on one occasion) with some cannabis and tobacco use (14%), and cannabis use with some tobacco and declining heavy episodic alcohol use (13%). Differences observed included lower odds of patterns defined by heavy episodic alcohol use with some cannabis and tobacco use in all gender subgroups relative to cisgender men and persons with low substance use (odds ratios [ORs] 0.26-0.60). Gender expansive people assigned female at birth, gender expansive people assigned male at birth, and transgender men had greater odds of reporting cannabis use with small percentages of heavy episodic alcohol and tobacco use (ORs: 1.41-1.60). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> This study suggests that there are unique patterns of polysubstance use over time among gender subgroups of SGM people.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"269-281"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11522414/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139425062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}