2024
State of the Science of Structural Stigma and LGBTQ+ Health: Meta-Analytic Evidence, Research Gaps, and Future Directions.
Lattanner M, McKetta S, Pachankis J, Hatzenbuehler M. State of the Science of Structural Stigma and LGBTQ+ Health: Meta-Analytic Evidence, Research Gaps, and Future Directions. Annual Review Of Public Health 2024 PMID: 39531387, DOI: 10.1146/annurev-publhealth-071723-013336.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStructural stigmaHealth of disadvantaged groupsManifestations of stigmaPublic health practitionersPublic health interventionsHealth disparitiesLGBTQ+ healthHealth outcomesHealth interventionsPoor healthHealth practitionersLGBTQ+ individualsMarginalized groupsDisadvantaged groupsMeta-analytic evidenceEffect sizeHealthSocial attitudesStigmaMeta-analysisRisk factorsTriangulating evidenceLack of researchMethodological strategiesStructural manifestationsAssociations between violence, distress, and cancer in transgender and non-transgender people.
Alpert A, Sayegh S, Cunliffe S, Sevelius J, Operario D, Pachankis J, Irwin M, Cerulli C, Griggs J, Strawderman M. Associations between violence, distress, and cancer in transgender and non-transgender people. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2024, 42: 10566-10566. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2024.42.16_suppl.10566.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCancer risk factorsDiagnosis codesRisk factorsRates of violenceElectronic medical record dataTransgender peopleCross-sectional cohort studyMedical record dataGender identity informationGender identityIncreased cancer morbidityBias-corrected bootstrap confidence intervalsAssess distressProbability of cancerScreening questionsCancer riskCancer morbidityChi-square testComparison of violenceExperiences of violenceCohort studyAcademic hospitalVariable of violenceIndirect pathsRecord data
2022
Structural stigma and sexual minority men’s depression and suicidality: A multi-level examination of mechanisms and mobility across 48 countries
Pachankis J, Hatzenbuehler M, Bränström R, Schmidt A, Berg R, Jonas K, Pitoňák M, Baros S, Weatherburn P. Structural stigma and sexual minority men’s depression and suicidality: A multi-level examination of mechanisms and mobility across 48 countries. European Journal Of Public Health 2022, 32: ckac129.195. PMCID: PMC9594207, DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckac129.195.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMental healthSexual minority menMen's Internet SurveyMinority menStructural stigmaRisk factorsLower oddsLower riskPsychosocial mediatorsGreater riskMen's depressionEuropean menDepressionSuicidalitySocial isolationMenHealthStigmaSmall indirect effectMediatorsCurrent studyRiskExposureLonger exposureObjective indicatorsTransgender‐based disparities in suicidality: A population‐based study of key predictions from four theoretical models
Bränström R, Stormbom I, Bergendal M, Pachankis JE. Transgender‐based disparities in suicidality: A population‐based study of key predictions from four theoretical models. Suicide And Life-Threatening Behavior 2022, 52: 401-412. PMID: 35067978, PMCID: PMC10138751, DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopulation-based studyElevated riskFirst population-based studyPopulation-based sampleRisk of suicidalityGeneral risk factorsTransgender individualsCisgender individualsRisk factorsHigh prevalenceHigh riskDepressive symptomsSuicidalityHealth threatIndividual exposureRiskSocial supportExposureNumerous studiesIndividualsTransgender peopleFactorsSymptomsPrevalenceStudy
2021
Structural Stigma and Sexual Minority Men’s Depression and Suicidality: A Multilevel Examination of Mechanisms and Mobility Across 48 Countries
Pachankis JE, Hatzenbuehler ML, Bränström R, Schmidt AJ, Berg RC, Jonas K, Pitoňák M, Baros S, Weatherburn P. Structural Stigma and Sexual Minority Men’s Depression and Suicidality: A Multilevel Examination of Mechanisms and Mobility Across 48 Countries. Journal Of Psychopathology And Clinical Science 2021, 130: 713-726. PMID: 34780228, DOI: 10.1037/abn0000693.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental healthAdverse mental health outcomesSocial isolationMen's Internet SurveyMental health outcomesStructural stigmaCountry of birthRisk factorsLower oddsLower riskSexual minority menHealth outcomesPsychosocial mediatorsGreater riskSuicidalityMen's depressionDepressionEuropean menSociocultural determinantsHealthMinority menStigmaSmall indirect effectMenMediators
2020
A Transdiagnostic Minority Stress Intervention for Gender Diverse Sexual Minority Women’s Depression, Anxiety, and Unhealthy Alcohol Use: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Pachankis JE, McConocha EM, Clark KA, Wang K, Behari K, Fetzner BK, Brisbin CD, Scheer JR, Lehavot K. A Transdiagnostic Minority Stress Intervention for Gender Diverse Sexual Minority Women’s Depression, Anxiety, and Unhealthy Alcohol Use: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2020, 88: 613-630. PMID: 32437174, PMCID: PMC7597069, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000508.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCognitive-behavioral treatmentSexual minority womenTransdiagnostic cognitive-behavioral treatmentMinority womenAlcohol useBehavioral healthUnhealthy alcohol useEvidence-based treatmentsDepression/anxietyUniversal risk factorEvidence-based supportHeavy alcohol useBehavioral health problemsControlled TrialsAlcohol use problemsRisk factorsYoung Adult Sexual Minority WomenSexual minority menHealth problemsAdult sexual minority womenWomen's depressionTreatment developmentWomenExpert providersUse problems
2019
Untethered lives: Barriers to societal integration as predictors of the sexual orientation disparity in suicidality
Bränström R, van der Star A, Pachankis J. Untethered lives: Barriers to societal integration as predictors of the sexual orientation disparity in suicidality. European Journal Of Public Health 2019, 29: ckz185.141. DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.141.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchRisk factorsSexual orientation disparitiesPublic health surveyNational Public Health SurveyDeterminants of suicidalityOrientation disparitiesHealth SurveyElevated riskGeneral populationPreventive interventionsSuicidal ideationSuicidality risk factorsSuicidalityDisproportionate barriersSexual minority populationsMinority populationsSexual orientation differencesSexual minoritiesImportant contributorPopulationDisparities
2018
A 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 model
2017
Psychotherapy for the Spectrum of Sexual Minority Stress: Application and Technique of the ESTEEM Treatment Model
Burton CL, Wang K, Pachankis JE. Psychotherapy for the Spectrum of Sexual Minority Stress: Application and Technique of the ESTEEM Treatment Model. Cognitive And Behavioral Practice 2017, 26: 285-299. PMID: 31592215, PMCID: PMC6779338, DOI: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2017.05.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNegative psychosocial health outcomesPsychosocial health outcomesRisk factorsTherapeutic principlesHealth outcomesSubstance useMinority stressPsychoeducation contentTherapeutic modelTreatment modelSexual minority stressEvidence pointsMinority stress processesTransdiagnostic mechanismsOutcomesSexual minority individualsEarly stages
2015
Gay-Related Rejection Sensitivity as a Risk Factor for Condomless Sex
Wang K, Pachankis JE. Gay-Related Rejection Sensitivity as a Risk Factor for Condomless Sex. AIDS And Behavior 2015, 20: 763-767. PMID: 26459334, PMCID: PMC4799731, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-015-1224-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCondomless sexCondom useCondomless anal sex actsGay-related rejection sensitivityNumerous adverse health outcomesEffective HIV prevention effortsAnal sex actsAdverse health outcomesHIV prevention effortsTimeline Followback interviewRisk factorsRisk populationsCasual partnersHealth outcomesBisexual menPrevention effortsSex actsSexual behaviorPresent studySexSensitivity