LGBT healthPub Date : 2024-04-01Epub Date: 2023-11-01DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0041
Isabella Chypriades Junqueira Amarante, Sheri A Lippman, Jae M Sevelius, Gustavo Santa Roza Saggese, Antônio Augusto Moura da Silva, Maria Amélia de Sousa Mascena Veras
{"title":"Anticipated Stigma and Social Barriers to Communication Between Transgender Women Newly Diagnosed with HIV and Health Care Providers: A Mediation Analysis.","authors":"Isabella Chypriades Junqueira Amarante, Sheri A Lippman, Jae M Sevelius, Gustavo Santa Roza Saggese, Antônio Augusto Moura da Silva, Maria Amélia de Sousa Mascena Veras","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0041","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0041","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> We assessed whether anticipated stigma (i.e., fear of public mistreatment due to gender identity) impacts communication between transgender women (TGW) living with HIV and health care providers. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> This is a secondary analysis of baseline data from <i>Trans Amigas</i>, a study conducted in Brazil, 2018. The study population consisted of TGW living with HIV, older than 18 years, residing in the São Paulo metropolitan area. We used multivariable logistic regression (<i>α</i> = 0.05), mediation, and bootstrapping for the analysis. <b><i>Results:</i></b> One hundred and thirteen participants completed the study. Fear of public mistreatment had an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 7.42 (<i>p</i> = 0.003) for difficulty reporting new symptoms to providers. Concerning fear of public mistreatment, we found that unemployment had an aOR of 3.62 (<i>p</i> = 0.036); sex work, an aOR of 2.95 (<i>p</i> = 0.041); and issues related to name change in documents, an aOR of 2.71 (<i>p</i> = 0.033). For the indirect effect on difficulty reporting new symptoms, mediated by fear of public mistreatment, unemployment had an aOR of 1.52 (confidence interval [CI] = 0.88-2.24); sex work, an aOR of 1.48 (CI = 0.81-2.52); and name change issues, an aOR of 1.47 (CI = 0.96-2.43). <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Anticipated stigma was associated with communication difficulties between TGW living with HIV and providers. Our data suggest that structural factors associated with anticipated stigma could indirectly impact on difficulty reporting new symptoms. These findings indicate the importance of considering social contexts that intersect with individual experiences when analyzing communication barriers between providers and patients, and the need to strengthen social policies for TGW in Brazil. <b><i>Clinical Trial Registration number:</i></b> R34MH112177.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"229-238"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11001954/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71424821","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 : 2024-04-01Epub Date: 2023-11-07DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2022.0297
Kirsty A Clark, John R Blosnich
{"title":"Limitations of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Information as Reported in the National Violent Death Reporting System.","authors":"Kirsty A Clark, John R Blosnich","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0297","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) is a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) restricted-access database detailing precipitating circumstances to U.S. violent deaths. In 2013 and 2015, the CDC added codes denoting sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) and sex of partner. In the past decade, researchers have leveraged NVDRS data to document SOGI-related patterns and characteristics of violent death including suicide. Yet, there are substantial limitations to NVDRS SOGI information that should be considered in responsible reporting by researchers and informed assessment by reviewers. In this perspective, we summarize some of these challenges and offer recommendations for using NVDRS SOGI data responsibly.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"173-177"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11001946/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71521982","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 : 2024-04-01Epub Date: 2023-11-16DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0226
Tonia C Poteat, Porsha Hall, Madeline Brooks, Jennifer Horn, Chloe Yang, Nastacia Pereira, Mary Anne Adams
{"title":"Caregiving During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study with Older Cisgender Sexual Minority Women in the United States.","authors":"Tonia C Poteat, Porsha Hall, Madeline Brooks, Jennifer Horn, Chloe Yang, Nastacia Pereira, Mary Anne Adams","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0226","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0226","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> This study describes prevalence of caregiving before and after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic among racially diverse older cisgender sexual minority women, examines factors associated with caregiving, and assesses relationships between caregiving and health. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A convenience sample of participants aged ≥50 years completed self-administered online surveys assessing sociodemographic characteristics, caregiver status, self-rated health, and depressive symptoms. Bivariate statistics compared response variables by race, caregiver status, and timing of caregiving relative to the pandemic. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of 365 participants, 82.7% identified as lesbian or gay and 41.1% as Black/African American; 40% were caregivers before (<i>n</i> = 32), during (<i>n</i> = 34), or both before and during (<i>n</i> = 80) the pandemic. A greater proportion of caregivers lived with a partner (45.9% vs. 35.6%, <i>p</i> = 0.06), were unemployed (37.7% vs. 29.7%, <i>p</i> = 0.07), and had high school or lower education (11.6% vs. 5%, <i>p</i> = 0.09). No differences were found in self-rated health by caregiver status; however, a higher proportion of Black (vs. White) caregivers reported good to excellent physical health (77.9% vs. 62.9%, <i>p</i> = 0.05). Caregivers more frequently reported depressive symptoms (28.1% vs. 17.8%, <i>p</i> = 0.03). Caregivers both before and during the pandemic had lower educational attainment than those who provided care only before or only during the pandemic (<i>p</i> = 0.04). <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Caregiving was common among older sexual minority women during the pandemic and experiences varied by race and other social factors. Consideration of these intersecting experiences is important for fully understanding caregiver experiences during COVID-19. Overall, caregiving was associated with depressive symptoms, underscoring the importance of psychosocial support for all caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"219-228"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11001953/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136398064","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 : 2024-02-01Epub Date: 2023-12-05DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2022.0322
Kenneth H Mayer, Matteo Peretti, Mary Ann McBurnie, Dana King, Ning X Smith, Phillip Crawford, Stephanie Loo, Maksim Sigal, Suzanne Gillespie, John A Davis, Sean Cahill, Chris Grasso, Alex S Keuroghlian
{"title":"Training Health Center Staff in the Provision of Culturally Responsive Care for Sexual and Gender Minority Patients: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.","authors":"Kenneth H Mayer, Matteo Peretti, Mary Ann McBurnie, Dana King, Ning X Smith, Phillip Crawford, Stephanie Loo, Maksim Sigal, Suzanne Gillespie, John A Davis, Sean Cahill, Chris Grasso, Alex S Keuroghlian","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0322","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0322","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> The study was designed to evaluate whether an educational intervention to train the health center (HC) staff to optimize care for sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients could improve documentation of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) and increase preventive screenings. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Twelve HCs were matched and randomized to either receive a tailored, multicomponent educational intervention or a 1-hour prerecorded webinar. Documentation of SGM status and clinical testing was measured through analysis of data that HCs report annually. Nonparametric statistics were used to assess associations between baseline HC characteristics and outcome measures. <b><i>Results:</i></b> The HCs were geographically, racially, and ethnically diverse. In all but one HC, <10% of the patients were identified as SGM. Intervention HCs underwent between 3 and 10 trainings, which were highly acceptable. In 2018, 9 of 12 HCs documented SO and 11 of 12 documented GI for at least 50% of their patients. Five of 6 intervention HCs increased SO documentation by 2020, compared to 3 of 6 control HCs (nonsignificant, NS). Five intervention HCs increased GI documentation, although generally by less than 10%, compared to 2 of the controls (NS). Intervention HCs tended to increase documentation of preventive services more than control HCs, but the changes were NS. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> An educational intervention designed to train the HC staff to provide culturally responsive services for SGM patients was found to be acceptable, with favorable, but nonsignificant changes. Further refinement of the intervention using a larger sample of HCs might demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach. Clinical trial registration #: NCT03554785.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"131-142"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138487910","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 : 2024-02-01Epub Date: 2023-10-03DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2022.0334
Min Kyung Lee, Yuehwern Yih, Deanna R Willis, Janine M Fogel, James D Fortenberry
{"title":"The Impact of Gender Affirming Medical Care During Adolescence on Adult Health Outcomes Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals in the United States: The Role of State-Level Policy Stigma.","authors":"Min Kyung Lee, Yuehwern Yih, Deanna R Willis, Janine M Fogel, James D Fortenberry","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0334","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2022.0334","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Gender affirming medical care (GAMC) aims to alleviate gender dysphoria by helping people align their physical body more closely with their gender identity. Bills seeking to limit or prohibit GAMC for trans children and adolescents have become a controversial topic. This study aimed to examine whether exposures to GAMC during adolescence are associated with adult psychological and general health outcomes, and to demonstrate the mechanism through which state-level legislation may work to moderate the association. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We conducted analyses using data from the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey, which surveyed 27,715 transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adults between August and September of 2015. The study compared the health outcomes of those who had GAMC exposures during adolescence with those who did not. Moderation analysis with propensity score matching was used to adjust for potential confounding factors. The general and psychological health outcomes measured were past-month severe psychological distress, past-year suicidal ideation, participant's general health, and past-year health care avoidance due to possible mistreatment. <b><i>Results:</i></b> GAMC during adolescence was negatively associated with severe psychological distress in adulthood. When examining past-year health care avoidance due to possible mistreatment, the effect sizes differed significantly between those in a trans-supportive state and those in a trans-unsupportive state. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Our work highlights the importance of state-level policy stigma in understanding the association between GAMC and health outcomes. Findings point to the importance of enacting long-term legislative safeguards against TGD discrimination and removing barriers to access the full spectrum of care for adolescents who identify as TGD.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"111-121"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41137648","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 : 2024-02-01Epub Date: 2023-10-11DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2021.0122
Emily A Devlin, Michael E Newcomb, Sarah Whitton
{"title":"Demographic and Minority Stress Risk Factors for Obesity Among Sexual Minority Youth Assigned Female at Birth.","authors":"Emily A Devlin, Michael E Newcomb, Sarah Whitton","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2021.0122","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2021.0122","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Sexual minority youth (adolescents and young adults) assigned female at birth (SM-AFAB) are at disproportionate risk of developing obesity compared with heterosexual cisgender youth AFAB. Grounded in minority stress theory, this study aimed to identify potential risk factors for obesity among SM-AFAB youth to inform the development of prevention and intervention efforts for this high-risk population. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> Data were collected in 2017 from 367 SM-AFAB youth (ages 16-20 years). Multinominal logistic regression was used to assess cross-sectional associations of race/ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, household income, and sexual minority (SM) stressors (internalized stigma, microaggressions, and victimization) with weight status (normal, overweight, and obese). <b><i>Results:</i></b> Roughly half (53.1%) of participants' body mass index were in the normal weight range, with 24.8% in the overweight range and 22.1% in the obese range. Rates of obesity in Black and Latinx participants were 3-4.5 times those of White participants. Bisexual, pansexual, and queer individuals were at greater risk for obesity than gay/lesbian participants; only bisexual participants were at higher risk for overweight. Participants with a household income <$20,000 and between $20,000 and $39,000 were at greater risk for obesity than participants with household income >$80,000. Microaggressions were positively associated with obesity. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Findings highlight risk for obesity among SM-AFAB youth, particularly for those who identify as racial minority, as low income, as being attracted to more than one gender, and for those who experience high levels of anti-SM microaggressions. Targeted obesity prevention and treatment programs should consider the unique needs, challenges, and strengths of SM-AFAB youth.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"103-110"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10924190/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41204450","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 : 2024-02-01Epub Date: 2023-10-18DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0040
Catherine C Espinosa, Stacy M Crim, Tamara Carree, Sharoda Dasgupta
{"title":"Unmet Needs for Ancillary Services and Associations with Clinical Outcomes Among Transgender Women with Diagnosed HIV: Medical Monitoring Project, United States, 2015-2020.","authors":"Catherine C Espinosa, Stacy M Crim, Tamara Carree, Sharoda Dasgupta","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0040","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> Access to ancillary services-including HIV support services, non-HIV clinical services, and subsistence services-can support care engagement and viral suppression and reduce disparities among people with HIV (PWH). We used representative U.S. data to assess differences in unmet needs for ancillary services between transgender women with HIV and other PWH. In addition, we examined associations between unmet needs and clinical outcomes among transgender women. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We analyzed 2015-2020 Medical Monitoring Project data among transgender women (<i>N</i> = 362), cisgender men (<i>N</i> = 17,319), and cisgender women (<i>N</i> = 6016) with HIV. We reported weighted percentages for characteristics, and reported adjusted prevalence ratios (aPRs) controlling for race/ethnicity and age, and 95% confidence intervals (CI) using logistic regression with predicted marginal means to assess differences between groups. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Among transgender women, unmet needs were highest for dental care (24.9%), shelter or housing (13.9%), and transportation assistance (12.6%). Transgender women were more likely than cisgender men to have unmet subsistence needs. Among transgender women, unmet needs for ancillary services were negatively associated with many clinical outcomes after adjusting for age and race/ethnicity. Unmet needs for subsistence services were associated with higher levels of antiretroviral therapy nonadherence (aPR: 1.39; 95% CI: 1.13-1.70) and detectable viral loads (aPR: 1.47; 1.09-1.98), emergency room visits (aPR: 1.42; 1.06-1.90), and depression (aPR: 2.74; 1.83-4.10) or anxiety (aPR: 3.20; 2.05-5.00) symptoms. <b><i>Conclusions:</i></b> Transgender women with HIV were more likely than cisgender men with HIV to experience unmet needs for subsistence services-likely a reflection of substantial socioeconomic disadvantage. Addressing unmet needs is an essential step for improving care outcomes among transgender women with HIV.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"143-155"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11443347/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49679181","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 : 2024-02-01Epub Date: 2023-10-13DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0060
Yun-Jung Eom, Hyemin Lee, Sungsub Choo, Ranyeong Kim, Horim Yi, Rockli Kim, Seung-Sup Kim
{"title":"Situational Avoidance and Its Association with Mental Health Among Transgender Adults in South Korea: A Nationwide Cohort Study.","authors":"Yun-Jung Eom, Hyemin Lee, Sungsub Choo, Ranyeong Kim, Horim Yi, Rockli Kim, Seung-Sup Kim","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0060","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> In fear of discrimination or unwanted disclosure of their transgender identity, transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) people may commonly avoid daily activities. We assessed the prevalence of situational avoidance among TGNB people and examined its associations with mental health outcomes. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> We analyzed data from a longitudinal survey conducted at baseline (2020) and follow-up (2021) among 268 TGNB people in South Korea. Situational avoidance due to transgender identity within the past 12 months was assessed based on 12 kinds of daily activities (e.g., public bathroom use, job applications, and hospital visits). Past-week depressive symptoms and past 2-week anxiety symptoms were measured with the Center for Epidemiologic Studies-Depression Scale and General Anxiety Disorder Scale, respectively. <b><i>Results:</i></b> Of 268 participants, 135 (50.4%) have ever avoided daily activities. The most frequently reported situational avoidance was public bathroom use (32.1%), followed by job applications (24.3%) and hospital visits (12.3%). After adjusting for confounders including baseline depressive symptoms and experience of anti-transgender discrimination, participants with any situational avoidance experience were 1.30 times (95% confidence intervals [CI] = 1.01-1.69) more likely to have anxiety symptoms compared with those without situational avoidance experience. In particular, participants who avoided three or more kinds of daily activities were 1.40 times (95% CI = 1.02-1.93) more likely to have anxiety symptoms than those without any experience of situational avoidance. No association was observed with depressive symptoms. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> Multilateral interventions including anti-discrimination law enactment are necessary to reduce transphobia and provide support for TGNB people in Korea, thus reducing their fear of participating in daily activities and promoting their mental well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"122-130"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41204451","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 : 2024-02-01Epub Date: 2023-09-07DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0084
Lena Haarmann, Emma Lieker, Ann-Kristin Folkerts, Kai Eichert, Marlene Neidlinger, Ina Monsef, Nicole Skoetz, Birgit Träuble, Elke Kalbe
{"title":"Higher Risk of Many Physical Health Conditions in Sexual Minority Men: Comprehensive Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis in Gay- and Bisexual-Identified Compared with Heterosexual-Identified Men.","authors":"Lena Haarmann, Emma Lieker, Ann-Kristin Folkerts, Kai Eichert, Marlene Neidlinger, Ina Monsef, Nicole Skoetz, Birgit Träuble, Elke Kalbe","doi":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0084","DOIUrl":"10.1089/lgbt.2023.0084","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> The purpose of this study was to provide a systematic review and, where possible, meta-analysis on the prevalence of physical health conditions in sexual minority men (SMM, i.e., gay- and bisexual-identified men) compared with heterosexual-identified men. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> A systematic literature search in the databases MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, CINAHL, and Web of Science was conducted on epidemiological studies on physical health conditions, classified in the Global Burden of Disease project and published between 2000 and 2021. Meta-analyses comparing odds ratios were calculated. <b><i>Results:</i></b> In total, 23,649 abstracts were screened, and 32 studies were included in the systematic review. Main findings were that (1) Largest differences in prevalence by sexual identity were found for chronic respiratory diseases, particularly asthma: overall, SMM were significantly almost 50% more likely to suffer from asthma than heterosexual men. (2) Evidence of higher prevalence was also found for chronic kidney diseases and headache disorders in gay men and for hepatitis B/C in both gay and bisexual men. (3) We found an overall trend that bisexual men were more affected by some of the physical health conditions compared with gay men (e.g., cardiovascular diseases, asthma). However, regarding cancer, headache disorders, and hepatitis, gay men were more affected. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> We found evidence of physical health disparities by sexual identity, suggesting more health issues in SMM. Since some of these findings rely on few comparisons or small samples of SMM only, this review is intended to be a vehement plea for routinely including sexual identity assessment in health research and clinical practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":"81-102"},"PeriodicalIF":4.8,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10182213","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}