Madeline C Montgomery, Melissa A Clark, Don Operario, Madina Agénor
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Based on these data and our observations of AOFG engagement, we developed and evaluated strategies to optimize both data collection and participant benefit. <b><i>Results:</i></b> AOFGs provided participants with informational and instrumental support, connection through shared experiences, and opportunity for introspection. Participants expressed a strong desire for social interaction within AOFG discussions, and we identified several strategies that were effective in promoting engagement and interaction in AOFGs. <b><i>Conclusion:</i></b> AOFGs can facilitate inclusion in research of LGBTQIA+ individuals for whom other data collection methods are inaccessible, and may offer direct social and emotional benefits to participants. Promoting social interaction among participants is essential for optimizing these benefits. These findings offer important insight for AOFG methodology as a means of increasing equitable representation of LGBTQIA+ people in health research while offering direct and immediate benefits to participants.</p>","PeriodicalId":18062,"journal":{"name":"LGBT health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":3.5000,"publicationDate":"2025-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"Benefits of and Recommendations for Asynchronous Online Focus Group Methodology for Sexual and Reproductive Health Research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Other Sexuality- and Gender-Expansive People with a Cervix.\",\"authors\":\"Madeline C Montgomery, Melissa A Clark, Don Operario, Madina Agénor\",\"doi\":\"10.1177/23258292251367454\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<p><p><b><i>Purpose:</i></b> This study aimed to characterize benefits of asynchronous online focus groups (AOFGs) for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexuality- and gender-expansive (LGBTQIA+) young adults with a cervix and to identify strategies for maximizing those benefits and optimizing data collection in order to increase equitable representation of this population in health research. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> From March to September 2022, we conducted six gender-stratified AOFGs with cisgender women, nonbinary people, and transgender men with a cervix ages 21-29 living in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 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Benefits of and Recommendations for Asynchronous Online Focus Group Methodology for Sexual and Reproductive Health Research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Other Sexuality- and Gender-Expansive People with a Cervix.
Purpose: This study aimed to characterize benefits of asynchronous online focus groups (AOFGs) for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and other sexuality- and gender-expansive (LGBTQIA+) young adults with a cervix and to identify strategies for maximizing those benefits and optimizing data collection in order to increase equitable representation of this population in health research. Methods: From March to September 2022, we conducted six gender-stratified AOFGs with cisgender women, nonbinary people, and transgender men with a cervix ages 21-29 living in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Participants completed a questionnaire to evaluate AOFG procedures and experiences. Based on these data and our observations of AOFG engagement, we developed and evaluated strategies to optimize both data collection and participant benefit. Results: AOFGs provided participants with informational and instrumental support, connection through shared experiences, and opportunity for introspection. Participants expressed a strong desire for social interaction within AOFG discussions, and we identified several strategies that were effective in promoting engagement and interaction in AOFGs. Conclusion: AOFGs can facilitate inclusion in research of LGBTQIA+ individuals for whom other data collection methods are inaccessible, and may offer direct social and emotional benefits to participants. Promoting social interaction among participants is essential for optimizing these benefits. These findings offer important insight for AOFG methodology as a means of increasing equitable representation of LGBTQIA+ people in health research while offering direct and immediate benefits to participants.
LGBT healthPUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH -
CiteScore
6.60
自引率
6.20%
发文量
80
期刊介绍:
LGBT Health is the premier peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting optimal healthcare for millions of sexual and gender minority persons worldwide by focusing specifically on health while maintaining sufficient breadth to encompass the full range of relevant biopsychosocial and health policy issues. This Journal aims to promote greater awareness of the health concerns particular to each sexual minority population, and to improve availability and delivery of culturally appropriate healthcare services. LGBT Health also encourages further research and increased funding in this critical but currently underserved domain. The Journal provides a much-needed authoritative source and international forum in all areas pertinent to LGBT health and healthcare services. Contributions from all continents are solicited including Asia and Africa which are currently underrepresented in sex research.