Sexual Minority Women in Longitudinal Survey Research: Is Attrition a Problem?
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DOI: 10.1007/s10508-020-01669-z
Abstract: As more longitudinal surveys collect information on sexual orientation, evaluating the quality of these data and understanding how sexual minorities engage with the survey process are increasingly important endeavors. This study constitutes the first systematic… read more here.
Keywords: minority; attrition; survey; sexual identity ... See more keywords
Breastfeeding Initiation and Continuation Among Sexual Minority Women
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DOI: 10.1007/s10995-021-03218-z
Abstract: Identify disparities in breastfeeding initiation and continuation among sexual minority women (SMW) and determine if known risk factors explain any observed disparities. We used data from the 2006 to 2017 National Survey of Family Growth… read more here.
Keywords: continuation among; sexual minority; breastfeeding initiation; minority women ... See more keywords
The Partner Context of Sexual Minority Women’s and Men’s Cybersex Experiences: Implications for the Traditional Sexual Script
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DOI: 10.1007/s11199-017-0792-5
Abstract: Cybersex refers to a subgroup of interactive, interpersonal online sexual activities. People can engage in cybersex with three types of partners: (a) a primary committed partner, (b) a known non-partner, and, (c) a stranger. These… read more here.
Keywords: partner; cybersex experiences; sexual minority; minority women ... See more keywords
First Comes Marriage, Then Comes the Election: Macro-level Event Impacts on African American, Latina/x, and White Sexual Minority Women
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DOI: 10.1007/s13178-020-00435-z
Abstract: Introduction Sexual minority women (SMW) may have different experiences of macro-level events, such as changes in marriage laws or election outcomes, related to their multiple identities. African American, Latina/x, and White identities intersect with gender/sex… read more here.
Keywords: american latina; sexual minority; minority women; african american ... See more keywords
Health-related Quality of Life Among Black Sexual Minority Women.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amepre.2018.04.037
Abstract: INTRODUCTION It is well established that socially marginalized groups experience worse health than dominant groups. However, many questions remain about the health of members of multiple marginalized groups, such as black sexual minority women. The… read more here.
Keywords: sexual minority; minority women; among black; health ... See more keywords
Fertility health information seeking among sexual minority women.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.09.023
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To qualitatively explore and describe fertility information-seeking experiences of sexual minority women (SMW) couples using assisted reproduction. DESIGN Qualitative thematic analysis of 30 semistructured, in-depth individual and dyadic interviews with SMW couples. SETTING Video… read more here.
Keywords: information; information seeking; sexual minority; minority women ... See more keywords
HPV vaccine coverage and acceptability among a national sample of sexual minority women ages 18-45.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2020.06.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Sexual minority women (lesbian, bisexual, and other women who have sex with women) are at risk for human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and HPV-related disease, demonstrating the importance of HPV vaccination for these women. METHODS… read more here.
Keywords: hpv vaccine; sexual minority; hpv; minority women ... See more keywords
Identifying central symptoms of eating disorders among ethnic and racial minority women.
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DOI: 10.1037/abn0000695
Abstract: Experiencing eating disorder symptoms is associated with maladaptive outcomes and impairment in functioning. A paucity of research exists examining eating disorder symptoms among ethnic/racial minority women. Using a network analysis, we evaluated core symptoms of… read more here.
Keywords: eating disorder; racial minority; minority women; ethnic racial ... See more keywords
Effects of Trauma and PTSD on Self-Reported Physical Functioning in Sexual Minority Women
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DOI: 10.1037/hea0000543
Abstract: Objective: Sexual minority women (lesbians, bisexual women, and women who partner with women) experience high rates of trauma exposure, are more likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and have high rates of physical health… read more here.
Keywords: functioning; physical functioning; sexual minority; minority women ... See more keywords
Internalized Heterosexism and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Symptoms: The Mediating Role of Shame Proneness Among Trauma-Exposed Sexual Minority Women
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DOI: 10.1037/sgd0000263
Abstract: Sexual minority women are more likely to experience negative mental health outcomes, including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), than heterosexual women. Meyer’s (2003) minority-stress theory posits that this elevated risk of psychopathology results from stressors specific… read more here.
Keywords: internalized heterosexism; minority; sexual minority; minority women ... See more keywords
Racial and ethnic disparities in obstetric anesthesia.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2017.04.006
Abstract: Racial and ethnic disparities are prevalent within healthcare and have persisted despite advances in medicine and public health. Disparities have been described in the use of neuraxial labor analgesia, with minority women being less likely… read more here.
Keywords: obstetric anesthesia; minority women; ethnic disparities; racial ethnic ... See more keywords