scholarly journals We are in This Together: Promoting Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Tobacco Research for Sexual and Gender Minority Populations

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (12) ◽  
pp. 2276-2279 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah S Dermody ◽  
Jaimee L Heffner ◽  
Josephine T Hinds ◽  
Julia McQuoid ◽  
Amanda J Quisenberry ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Tobacco Control ◽  
Health Equity ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Scientific Community ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Diversity And Inclusion ◽  
Control Research ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Abstract Introduction Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals have higher tobacco use prevalence and consequently higher burden of tobacco-caused diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease compared with their heterosexual or cisgender counterparts. Yet, there is a critical gap in research focused on measuring SGM tobacco-related health disparities and addressing unmet needs of SGM individuals in the context of nicotine and tobacco research. Aims and Methods In this commentary, we summarize recommendations discussed during a pre-conference workshop focused on challenges and opportunities in conducting SGM tobacco control research at the 2019 Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Annual Meeting. Results Specifically, we recommend defining and measuring SGM identity in all nicotine and tobacco research routinely, using novel methods to engage a demographically diverse sample of the SGM population, and eliciting SGM community voices in tobacco control research. Conclusions Addressing these critical research gaps will enable the scientific community to generate the data to fully understand and support SGM individuals in tobacco use prevention and cessation. Implications Tobacco use and its consequences have become increasingly concentrated in disadvantaged groups, including sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations. Through concrete recommendations in this commentary, we aimed to promote health equity, diversity, and inclusion in tobacco research for SGM populations by urging the scientific community to consider expanding efforts to monitor and address tobacco-related health disparities of SGM populations within their respective research programs.

Sexual and Gender Minority U.S. Youth Tobacco Use: Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health (PATH) Study Wave 3, 2015–2016

2019 ◽  
Vol 57 (2) ◽  
pp. 256-261 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah E. Johnson ◽  
Erin Keely O'Brien ◽  
Blair Coleman ◽  
Greta K. Tessman ◽  
Leah Hoffman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Population Assessment ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

scholarly journals Sexual and Gender Minority College Students and Tobacco Use in Texas

2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 383-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josephine T Hinds ◽  
Alexandra Loukas ◽  
Cheryl L Perry
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Tobacco Use ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
Minority College Students ◽  
And Gender

scholarly journals Reasons for Caution When Emphasizing Health Disparities for Sexual and Gender Minority Adults in Public Health Campaigns

2017 ◽  
Vol 107 (8) ◽  
pp. 1223-1225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph G. L. Lee ◽  
Hope Landrine ◽  
Ryan J. Martin ◽  
Derrick D. Matthews ◽  
Paige E. Averett ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
Health Campaigns ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Public Health Campaigns

scholarly journals What Oncologists Should Know About Treating Sexual and Gender Minority Patients With Cancer

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 309-316
Author(s):  
Gwendolyn P. Quinn ◽  
Ash B. Alpert ◽  
Megan Sutter ◽  
Matthew B. Schabath
Keyword(s):  
Health Disparities ◽  
Sexual Orientation ◽  
Gender Identity ◽  
Clinical Encounter ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Patients With Cancer ◽  
Sexual Orientations ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals encompass a broad spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities. Although SGM is a research term, this population is often known as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (LGBTQ). Typically, LGB refers to sexual orientation, T refers to gender identity, and Q may refer to either. Although each group is distinct, they share the common bond of experiencing health disparities that may be caused, in part, by stigma and discrimination, as well as by the oncology provider’s lack of knowledge and, therefore, lack of comfort in treating this population. One challenge in improving the quality of care for SGM patients with cancer is the lack of collection of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data in the medical record. Furthermore, national studies suggest that many oncologists are unsure of what to do with this information, even when it is collected, and some are uncertain as to why they would need to know the SOGI of their patients. This clinical review offers insight into the health disparities experienced by SGM individuals and strategies for improving the clinical encounter and creating a welcoming environment.

scholarly journals Comparing substance use and mental health among sexual and gender minority and heterosexual cisgender youth experiencing homelessness

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. e0248077
Author(s):  
Jennifer Hao ◽  
Matthew Beld ◽  
Ladan Khoddam-Khorasani ◽  
Annesa Flentje ◽  
Eva Kersey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Substance Use ◽  
Health Disparities ◽  
San Francisco ◽  
Community Organization ◽  
Post Traumatic Stress ◽  
Gender Minority ◽  
Study Population ◽  
Sexual And Gender Minority ◽  
And Gender

Youth homelessness has been demonstrated to disproportionately affect sexual and gender minority (SGM) youth compared to heterosexual cisgender peers. In this context, we aimed to compare health risks between service-seeking SGM and heterosexual cisgender youth experiencing homelessness, including harmful risks stemming from substance use and severity of symptoms of mental health disorders. We recruited 100 racially diverse, unstably housed participants aged 18–24 who access services at an urban non-profit organization in San Francisco, CA. Data analysis included 56 SGM participants who identified as gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, unsure, transgender, and nongender, and 44 heterosexual cisgender participants. In contrast to previous studies reporting significantly higher frequency of substance use and more severe symptoms of depression, generalized anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder among SGM youth compared to heterosexual cisgender peers, many of these health disparities were not observed in our diverse study population of service-seeking youth. Furthermore, with the exception of methamphetamine, SGM participants did not exhibit greater harmful risks resulting from substance use, such as health, social, financial, and legal complications. We discuss the reduced burden of health disparities between SGM and heterosexual cisgender youth in our service-seeking study population within the context of gender- and sexuality-affirming programming offered at the partnering community organization. We conclude that longitudinal data on these tailored community-level interventions are needed to further explore the reduced burden of health disparities observed among service-seeking SGM youth experiencing homelessness in San Francisco in order to continue supporting pathways out of homelessness for youth of all sexual and gender identities nationwide.

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