2025
Intersectional Considerations for Clinical Care of Asian American Pacific Islander LGBTQ + Youth
Zhong J, Benhayoun A, Bakhit R, Cui Z, Li A, Chen D, Quon J, Yuen E. Intersectional Considerations for Clinical Care of Asian American Pacific Islander LGBTQ + Youth. Current Pediatrics Reports 2025, 13: 10. DOI: 10.1007/s40124-025-00345-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFamily-centered interventionsEvidence-based approachMental healthSocial supportClinical careCultural sensitivityInterpersonal discriminationClinician awarenessFace complex challengesClinical settingPacific IslandersIntersectional identitiesStructural oppressionInternalized oppressionIntersectional considerationsYouth faceLGBTQYoung peopleInterventionIntersectional stressYouthCultural identityClinical considerationsInclusive spacesOppressionA Qualitative Exploration of Minority Stress, Mental Health, and Sexual Health Among Arab Immigrant Sexual Minority Men in the United States
Abboud S, Chaudhry A, Pachankis J. A Qualitative Exploration of Minority Stress, Mental Health, and Sexual Health Among Arab Immigrant Sexual Minority Men in the United States. Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology 2025, 31: 375-385. PMID: 38300597, PMCID: PMC11748201, DOI: 10.1037/cdp0000645.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSexual minority menMental healthSexual healthCoping strategiesDevelopment of mental health interventionsSexual minority stressorsExperiences of immigrantsMental health interventionsUnited States objectivesCommunity-based organizationsAdaptive coping strategiesUnited StatesIntersectional identitiesMinority stressMinority stressorsCisgender menHealth interventionsMinority menSocial supportThematic analysisInterview transcriptsState objectivesSalient themesU.S. statesQualitative explorationA critical awareness approach to cluster hiring for academic inclusion
Carter S, Asabor E, Packard G, Kenwood M, Jordan A, Ross R. A critical awareness approach to cluster hiring for academic inclusion. Journal Of The National Medical Association 2025, 117: 98-106. PMID: 40090781, DOI: 10.1016/j.jnma.2025.02.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMinoritized groupsRacial/ethnic minoritized groupsMultiple intersecting identitiesCluster hiresIntersectional identitiesHiring practicesPlanning initiativesHealth disparitiesNational levelNational Institutes of Health (NIHCareer opportunitiesHiring processUnique needsDiverse needsHiringU.S. populationPromotion processInstitutionsAcademic medicineLimited innovationAdvancement of facultyAcademic institutionsSystem marginAcademic inclusionNational Institute
2024
Considering the interconnected nature of social identities in neuroimaging research
Dhamala E, Ricard J, Uddin L, Galea L, Jacobs E, Yip S, Yeo B, Chakravarty M, Holmes A. Considering the interconnected nature of social identities in neuroimaging research. Nature Neuroscience 2024, 28: 222-233. PMID: 39730766, DOI: 10.1038/s41593-024-01832-y.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStudy of psychiatric conditionsComplex human behaviorNeuroimaging researchNeuroimaging studiesPsychiatric conditionsBehavioral expressionStudy of behaviorBrain biologyMental health domainsIllness expressionDiverse intersectional identitiesMental healthSociodemographic factorsTreatment responseLife experiencesIndividual variabilityIntersectional identitiesHuman behaviorSocial identityHealth domainsNature of social identitySymptom burdenNeuroimagingParticipant recruitmentBrainMeasuring intersectional HIV, sexual diversity, and gender non-conformity stigma among healthcare workers in Ghana: scale validation and correlates of stigma
Oga E, Stockton M, Abu-Ba’are G, Vormawor R, Mankattah E, Endres-Dighe S, Richmond R, Jeon S, Logie C, Baning E, Saalim K, Torpey K, Nelson L, Nyblade L. Measuring intersectional HIV, sexual diversity, and gender non-conformity stigma among healthcare workers in Ghana: scale validation and correlates of stigma. BMC Health Services Research 2024, 24: 647. PMID: 38773589, PMCID: PMC11110277, DOI: 10.1186/s12913-024-11098-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntersectional stigmaIntersectional identitiesHealthcare facility staffHealthcare facilitiesGender non-conformity stigmaStigmatizing beliefsGender non-conformingSame-sex relationshipsReduce intersectional stigmaSame-gender sexFactors associated with stigmaAssociated with less stigmaMethodsWe analyzed baseline dataStigma reduction interventionsGreater comfortCorrelates of stigmaMulti-level interventionsInfection control trainingSexual diversitySexual normsAssociated with greater comfortGreater religiosityHIV testingResultsFactor analysisExploratory factor analysisExperiences of Stigma and Discrimination Compounded by Intersecting Identities among Individuals Receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder.
Nwanaji-Enwerem U, Redeker N, O'Connell M, Barry D, Iheanacho T, Knobf T, Scheinost D, Wang K, Yaggi K, Sadler L. Experiences of Stigma and Discrimination Compounded by Intersecting Identities among Individuals Receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder. Journal Of Health Care For The Poor And Underserved 2024, 35: 94-115. PMID: 38661862, DOI: 10.1353/hpu.2024.a919810.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpioid use disorderExperiences of stigmaIndividuals experience stigmaMarginalized social positionsIdentity of peopleUse disorderIntersectional identitiesMarginalized identitiesSupport interventionsSocial positionQualitative findingsStigmaNegative experiencesNortheast United StatesUnited StatesImprove outcomesIdentityTreatment centersMOUDIndividual vulnerabilityMedicationPeopleDiscriminationIndividuals
2023
International Student Collaborations on COVID-19
Rivera R, Benitez D, Medianero Araúz G, Coppolino T. International Student Collaborations on COVID-19. 2023, 207-221. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-27580-7_9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEducation Working GroupCOVID-19 pandemicInternational student collaborationsOriginal storyStudent collaborationStudent leadersStudentsGraduate programsMission statementsPsychology graduate programsCOVID-19Intersectional identitiesImmigration statusWorking GroupHigherSocioeconomic statusReligious affiliation
2021
Media representation, perception and stigmatisation of race, sexuality and HIV among young black gay and bisexual men
Sallabank G, Blackburn N, Threats M, Pulley D, Barry M, LeGrand S, Harper G, Bauermeister J, Hightow-Weidman L, Muessig K. Media representation, perception and stigmatisation of race, sexuality and HIV among young black gay and bisexual men. Culture Health & Sexuality 2021, 24: 1729-1743. PMID: 34895082, PMCID: PMC9188628, DOI: 10.1080/13691058.2021.2008506.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMedia representationsYoung Black gayBlack gayForum conversationsBisexual menPositive media representationCreation of stigmaStigmatising representationsCultural messagesPopular mediaIntersectional identitiesGender expressionMedia influenceSources of stigmaGayHealthMpowermentConversationSexualityInfluence perceptionsIdentityRepresentationMediumInfluential roleMobile phonesStigmaA biopsychosocial framework for understanding sexual and gender minority health: A call for action
Christian LM, Cole SW, McDade T, Pachankis JE, Morgan E, Strahm AM, Kamp Dush CM. A biopsychosocial framework for understanding sexual and gender minority health: A call for action. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews 2021, 129: 107-116. PMID: 34097981, PMCID: PMC8429206, DOI: 10.1016/j.neubiorev.2021.06.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsElevated psychological distressDifferent sexual identitiesMinority stress theoryMinority stress frameworkIndividual differencesPsychological distressGender minority populationsGender minoritiesSexual minority statusStress frameworkBiopsychosocial frameworkMinority stressIndividual levelSleep disturbancesSexual identityPeople of colorBehavioral factorsMinority statusStress theoryUnique experiencesIntersectional identitiesHealth outcomesQuality of lifeMinority populationsModerator
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