2023
Explicit and Implicit Bias Among Parents of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Hubachek SQ, Clark KA, Pachankis JE, Dougherty LR. Explicit and Implicit Bias Among Parents of Sexual and Gender Minority Youth. Journal Of Family Psychology 2023, 37: 203-214. PMID: 36265051, DOI: 10.1037/fam0001037.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBias, ImplicitGender IdentityHumansMiddle AgedParentsSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSubstance-Related DisordersYoung AdultConceptsYouth psychosocial functioningParental depressionImplicit biasGender minority youthPsychological controlYouth anxietyPsychosocial functioningSGM youthParental acceptanceParental psychological controlMinority youthSubstance usePredictors of parentsLow parental acceptancePoor mental health outcomesYouth substance useMental health outcomesDevelopment of interventionsExplicit biasYouth outcomesOnline studyParental anxietyOwn parentsAnxietyTypes of bias
2021
Syndemic Profiles and Sexual Minority Men’s HIV-Risk Behavior: A Latent Class Analysis
Scheer J, Clark K, Maiolatesi A, Pachankis J. Syndemic Profiles and Sexual Minority Men’s HIV-Risk Behavior: A Latent Class Analysis. Archives Of Sexual Behavior 2021, 50: 2825-2841. PMID: 33483851, PMCID: PMC8295412, DOI: 10.1007/s10508-020-01850-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansLatent Class AnalysisMaleRisk-TakingSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSubstance-Related DisordersSyndemicConceptsHIV risk behaviorsSyndemic conditionsSexual minority menLatent class analysisAlcohol misusePolydrug useMinority menHIV acquisitionHIV syndemicClass analysisTransmission riskVulnerable subpopulationsReference groupSocioeconomic distressSyndemic theorySyndemicGroup differencesMenStatus characteristicsSocial status characteristicsLatent classesClass membershipMisuse
2020
Sexual orientation concealment and mental health: A conceptual and meta-analytic review.
Pachankis JE, Mahon CP, Jackson SD, Fetzner BK, Bränström R. Sexual orientation concealment and mental health: A conceptual and meta-analytic review. Psychological Bulletin 2020, 146: 831-871. PMID: 32700941, PMCID: PMC8011357, DOI: 10.1037/bul0000271.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2019
Psychosocial Syndemic Risks Surrounding Physical Health Conditions Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals
Scheer JR, Pachankis JE. Psychosocial Syndemic Risks Surrounding Physical Health Conditions Among Sexual and Gender Minority Individuals. LGBT Health 2019, 6: 377-385. PMID: 31644383, PMCID: PMC6918840, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2019.0025.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPhysical health conditionsPhysical health outcomesGender minority individualsSyndemic riskPhysical healthHealth conditionsMinority individualsIndividual's physical healthPosttraumatic stress disorderHealth outcomesSGM adultsOverall health burdenStress disorderPsychosocial risksSexual assaultDisparate exposuresSGM identitiesSubstance useSyndemic conditionsHealth burdenHigh prevalenceSyndemic frameworkComprehensive interventionHealth disparitiesOnline surveyUntethered lives: barriers to societal integration as predictors of the sexual orientation disparity in suicidality
Bränström R, van der Star A, Pachankis JE. Untethered lives: barriers to societal integration as predictors of the sexual orientation disparity in suicidality. Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2019, 55: 89-99. PMID: 31300892, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-019-01742-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overChildCommunity IntegrationCross-Sectional StudiesDepressionFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHeterosexualityHumansMaleMiddle AgedOdds RatioRisk FactorsSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSocial SupportSubstance-Related DisordersSuicidal IdeationSuicide, AttemptedSwedenYoung AdultConceptsSexual orientation disparitiesSocietal integrationSexual minoritiesOrientation disparitiesGay men/lesbiansNational Public Health SurveyLGB individuals' experiencesSexual orientation differencesSexual minority populationsSexual minority individualsSocial institutionsSexual orientationSocietal normsHeterosexual individualsDisproportionate barriersMinority individualsSupportive attitudesIndividual experiencesMinority populationsLegal protectionInnovative waysDeterminants of suicidalityRecent decadesRole of barriersPublic health survey
2018
The Role of Gay-Related Stigma in HIV-Risk Behavior Among Sexual Minority Men in Europe
Leluţiu-Weinberger C, Rendina HJ, Mirandola M, Gios L, Folch C, Rafila A, Pachankis JE. The Role of Gay-Related Stigma in HIV-Risk Behavior Among Sexual Minority Men in Europe. AIDS And Behavior 2018, 23: 684-694. PMID: 30302655, PMCID: PMC6452636, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-018-2306-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual orientation stigmaSexual minority menOdds of sexMinority menSocial contextLast sexual encounterSexual encountersSexual orientation-related stigmaSexual minority stigmaHIV risk-related behaviorsCross-sectional survey sampleHIV-negative sexual minority menHIV contractionEastern EuropeEuropean countriesCasual partnersStructural interventionsHIV infectionStigmatized individualsHIV risk behaviorsCondomless sexStigmaSexual riskContextEuropeA multisite, longitudinal study of risk factors for incarceration and impact on mental health and substance use among young transgender women in the USA
Hughto JMW, Reisner SL, Kershaw TS, Altice FL, Biello KB, Mimiaga MJ, Garofalo R, Kuhns LM, Pachankis JE. A multisite, longitudinal study of risk factors for incarceration and impact on mental health and substance use among young transgender women in the USA. Journal Of Public Health 2018, 41: 100-109. PMID: 29474682, PMCID: PMC6490767, DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdy031.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung transgender womenIllicit drug useRisk factorsTransgender womenRecent incarcerationDrug useSignificant independent predictorsIndividual risk factorsSubstance use disordersIndependent predictorsDepressive symptomsGeneral populationUse disordersMultilevel interventionsSomatic symptomsPoor healthRecent homelessnessMental healthStudy periodSubstance useWomenMixed effects modelsLongitudinal studySymptomsEffects modelSexual orientation disparities in the co-occurrence of substance use and psychological distress: a national population-based study (2008–2015)
Bränström R, Pachankis JE. Sexual orientation disparities in the co-occurrence of substance use and psychological distress: a national population-based study (2008–2015). Social Psychiatry And Psychiatric Epidemiology 2018, 53: 403-412. PMID: 29450600, PMCID: PMC5862943, DOI: 10.1007/s00127-018-1491-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overComorbidityCrime VictimsCross-Sectional StudiesDiagnosis, Dual (Psychiatry)Discrimination, PsychologicalFemaleHealth Status DisparitiesHeterosexualityHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSocial IsolationSocial StigmaStress, PsychologicalSubstance-Related DisordersSwedenYoung AdultConceptsSubstance usePsychological distressElevated prevalenceSexual orientation disparitiesNational population-based studyHigh-risk alcohol useDaily tobacco smokingPopulation-based studyOverall response rateSocial isolationPublic health surveyNational Public Health SurveyMental health problemsOrientation disparitiesSexual minoritiesCo-occurring problemsTobacco smokingHealth SurveyElevated riskMultiple mediation analysisStigma-related stressResponse rateHealth problemsAlcohol useConclusionsThis study
2017
Depression and Substance Use: Towards the Development of an Emotion Regulation Model of Stigma Coping
Wang K, Burton CL, Pachankis JE. Depression and Substance Use: Towards the Development of an Emotion Regulation Model of Stigma Coping. Substance Use & Misuse 2017, 53: 859-866. PMID: 29125383, PMCID: PMC5884706, DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2017.1391011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdaptation, PsychologicalAdultAgedDepressionEmotionsFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedModels, PsychologicalSocial StigmaSubstance-Related DisordersYoung AdultConceptsDepression-related stigmaEmotion dysregulationStigma copingSubstance useEmotion regulation modelSelf-report measuresSample of individualsRole of stigmaSubstance use problemsPrevention intervention effortsPsychological distressRemitted depressionIntervention effortsInitial supportUse problemsRegulation modelCopingLittle researchCurrent studyDepressionStigmaDrug useGreater tendencyDysregulationDistress
2016
Feasibility of an Emotion Regulation Intervention to Improve Mental Health and Reduce HIV Transmission Risk Behaviors for HIV-Positive Gay and Bisexual Men with Sexual Compulsivity
Parsons JT, Rendina HJ, Moody RL, Gurung S, Starks TJ, Pachankis JE. Feasibility of an Emotion Regulation Intervention to Improve Mental Health and Reduce HIV Transmission Risk Behaviors for HIV-Positive Gay and Bisexual Men with Sexual Compulsivity. AIDS And Behavior 2016, 21: 1540-1549. PMID: 27573858, PMCID: PMC5332525, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-016-1533-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultBisexualityCompulsive BehaviorEmotionsHIV InfectionsHIV SeropositivityHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedRisk-TakingSexual PartnersSubstance-Related DisordersConceptsHIV-positive GBMSession attendanceHIV transmission risk behaviorsBisexual menTransmission risk behaviorsHIV-positive gaySexual compulsivityUnified ProtocolBaseline interviewHIV riskDrug useRisk behaviorsMental healthIntervention sessionsEmotion regulation interventionTransdiagnostic TreatmentEmotional disordersInterventionPsychological outcomesHigh rateTreatmentRegulation interventionsGBMMenSessionsImportance of substance use and violence in psychosocial syndemics among women with and at-risk for HIV
Batchelder A, Lounsbury DW, Palma A, Carrico A, Pachankis J, Schoenbaum E, Gonzalez JS. Importance of substance use and violence in psychosocial syndemics among women with and at-risk for HIV. AIDS Care 2016, 28: 1316-1320. PMID: 27110841, PMCID: PMC5025025, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1173637.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAgedChildChild Abuse, SexualDepressionFemaleHIV InfectionsHumansMiddle AgedPovertyRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSubstance-Related DisordersUnsafe SexConceptsSexual risk behaviorsSyndemic conditionsRisk behaviorsPsychosocial syndemicsSubstance useHIV statusChildhood sexual abuseCohort of womenHigh-risk sexHeterosexual contactPsychosocial factorsHIVIntervention studiesPoisson regressionWomenSyndemicBaseline dataMonthsMore typesRiskFinancial hardshipSexual abuseStatusNew to New York: Ecological and Psychological Predictors of Health Among Recently Arrived Young Adult Gay and Bisexual Urban Migrants
Pachankis JE, Eldahan AI, Golub SA. New to New York: Ecological and Psychological Predictors of Health Among Recently Arrived Young Adult Gay and Bisexual Urban Migrants. Annals Of Behavioral Medicine 2016, 50: 692-703. PMID: 27094938, DOI: 10.1007/s12160-016-9794-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsYoung gayBisexual menStructural stigmaNew York CityUrban ecologyNew urban experienceHigh-risk migrationYoung Adult GayMigrant experienceYoung migrantsYork CityMigration motivationsDomestic migrationUrban migrantsUS migrationUrban enclavesHomophobic environmentSocial freedomUrban experienceGayVulnerable segmentsAdult gayInterpersonal discriminationMigrantsIndividual-level interventions
2013
Developing an Online Health Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men
Pachankis JE, Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Golub SA, Parsons JT. Developing an Online Health Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men. AIDS And Behavior 2013, 17: 2986-2998. PMID: 23673791, PMCID: PMC3796172, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-013-0499-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBisexualityConsumer Health InformationDirective CounselingEducational StatusFocus GroupsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHIV SeropositivityHomosexuality, MaleHumansInternetMalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient SatisfactionPreventive Health ServicesProgram DevelopmentProspective StudiesRisk Reduction BehaviorRisk-TakingSocial NetworkingSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesText MessagingUnited StatesConceptsYoung gayBisexual menCompetent health servicesResults of interviewsOriginal intervention participantsLife callEffective adaptationGayCritical risk groupHIV risk reduction interventionsField's abilityDelivery recommendationsOnline interventionOnline health interventionsRisk reduction interventionsHealth servicesImportant gapRisk reduction programsReduction programsHIV incidenceUnique strengthsPreventive modalitiesIntervention participantsRisk groupsIntervention delivery
2011
Age Cohort Differences in the Effects of Gay-Related Stigma, Anxiety and Identification with the Gay Community on Sexual Risk and Substance Use
Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Pachankis JE, Golub SA, Garrett-Walker JJ, Bamonte AJ, Parsons JT. Age Cohort Differences in the Effects of Gay-Related Stigma, Anxiety and Identification with the Gay Community on Sexual Risk and Substance Use. AIDS And Behavior 2011, 17: 340-349. PMID: 22038078, PMCID: PMC3549001, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-011-0070-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAge FactorsAnxietyCross-Sectional StudiesHIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MaleHumansMaleNew York CityPoisson DistributionRegression AnalysisRisk-TakingSelf ConceptSexual PartnersSocial IdentificationSocial StigmaSocial SupportSocioeconomic FactorsSubstance-Related DisordersYoung AdultConceptsSexual riskHIV riskSubstance useBisexual menSex risk outcomesStrong independent predictorHIV risk behaviorsRisk outcomesGay/bisexual menRecipient ageEffect of ageHIV infectionIndependent predictorsAge cohort differencesRisk behaviorsPsychosocial predictorsAgeGay communityRiskDifferent cohortsYounger participantsCohort differencesOutcomesMenStudy of substances