2021
A 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
2020
Gender-based Structural Stigma and Intimate Partner Violence Across 28 Countries: A Population-based Study of Women Across Sexual Orientation, Immigration Status, and Socioeconomic Status
Scheer JR, Pachankis JE, Bränström R. Gender-based Structural Stigma and Intimate Partner Violence Across 28 Countries: A Population-based Study of Women Across Sexual Orientation, Immigration Status, and Socioeconomic Status. Journal Of Interpersonal Violence 2020, 37: np8941-np8964. PMID: 33302766, PMCID: PMC8190183, DOI: 10.1177/0886260520976212.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntimate partner violenceStructural stigmaSexual minority womenMinority womenIPV experiencesIPV riskImmigrant womenPartner violenceImmigration statusSexual orientationCountry-level structural stigmaDisproportionate riskEuropean Union countriesPolice involvementGender inequitySexual minoritiesStructural driversWomen SurveyMajority womenViolenceUnion countriesMinority statusStructural contextRelated circumstancesMinority populations
2019
Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders at the Intersection of Race and Sexual Orientation: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions-III
Rodriguez-Seijas C, Eaton NR, Pachankis JE. Prevalence of Psychiatric Disorders at the Intersection of Race and Sexual Orientation: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey of Alcohol and Related Conditions-III. Journal Of Consulting And Clinical Psychology 2019, 87: 321-331. PMID: 30883161, DOI: 10.1037/ccp0000377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPrevalence of disordersDisorder prevalenceRace/ethnicityLow prevalenceMental healthMinority mental healthPrevalence of psychopathologySubstance use disordersNational Epidemiologic SurveyRelated Conditions-IIISexual minority individualsSimilar prevalenceSexual minority statusHigh prevalencePsychiatric disordersUse disordersEpidemiologic SurveyEthnic minority mental healthMinority individualsPrevalenceProtective factorsSimilar findingsMinority statusDisordersWhite individuals