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Kahn NF, Kidd KM, Hodax JK, Goldenberg ME, Asante PG, Kyweluk MA, Christakis DA, Pratt W, Richardson LP, Sequeira GM. Telemedicine-Based Provision of Adolescent Gender-Affirming Medical Care to Promote Equitable Access. Telemed J E Health 2024. [PMID: 38597959 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/11/2024] Open
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Purpose: To explore transgender and nonbinary (TNB) young adults' (1) interest in receiving gender-affirming medications through telemedicine before age 18 years and (2) willingness to initiate this care with primary care providers (PCPs). Methods: Data were from a survey of TNB young adults who had not received gender-affirming medications before age 18 years. Chi-square and Wald tests identified demographic differences in telemedicine interest and willingness to initiate medications with their PCP as minors. Results: Among 280 respondents, 82.5% indicated interest in telemedicine and 42.0% were willing to initiate medications with their PCP. Black/African American respondents were more likely to indicate interest in telemedicine than White and multiracial respondents. Respondents from rural areas were more likely to indicate willingness to initiate medications with their PCP than those from urban areas. Conclusions: Telemedicine expansion and further support for PCPs may represent critical opportunities to promote equitable access to adolescent gender-affirming care.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- West Virginia University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital and Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Sequeira GM, Kidd KM, Slekar A, Kahn NF, Costello LM, Negrin I, Huzurbazar S, Narumanchi J. Comfort Providing Gender-Affirming Care and Preferences for Consultative Support Among Rural Pediatric Primary Care Providers. Telemed J E Health 2024. [PMID: 38512469 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Objective: To examine how specialist-to-pediatric primary care provider (PPCP) consultative support may impact PPCP comfort in providing gender-affirming care. Methods: PPCPs in West Virginia completed an electronic survey. T-tests compared comfort providing gender-affirming care and rank-sum tests compared the practicality of four consultative support modalities by time in practice and specialty. Results: Of 51 participants, 47.1% had been in practice for <10 years and 59.6% were trained in pediatrics. PPCPs with <10 years in practice and those trained in pediatrics were more comfortable providing gender-affirming care than those in practice >10 years and those trained in family medicine. PPCPs felt that telemedicine was more practical than tele-education, although they reported all consultative support modalities would increase comfort providing this care. Conclusions: Access to consultative support can increase PPCP comfort providing gender-affirming care, although certain modalities may be more effective for PPCPs with varying levels of experience and specialty training.
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- Gina M Sequeira
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Department of Biostatistics, West Virginia University School of Public Health, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee, USA
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Kidd KM, Slekar A, Sequeira GM, Kahn NF, Costello LM, Negrin I, Farjo S, Lusk S, Huzurbazar S, Narumanchi J. Pediatric Gender Care in Primary Care Settings in West Virginia: Provider Knowledge, Attitudes, and Educational Experiences. J Adolesc Health 2024:S1054-139X(23)01010-8. [PMID: 38323962 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.12.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2024]
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PURPOSE Pediatric primary care providers (PPCPs) often care for gender diverse youth (GDY), particularly in rural areas, but little is known about their relevant knowledge, attitudes, or educational experiences regarding caring for this population. METHODS This study surveyed PPCPs throughout the rural state of West Virginia using an online survey assessing 1) demographics, 2) knowledge, 3) attitudes, and 4) educational experiences. Knowledge and attitude scores were calculated and proportion-tests and t-tests were used to compare these scores by PPCP characteristics including age, time in practice, and training background. RESULTS In total, 51 PPCPs from throughout the state completed the survey and 82% had cared for GDY in the prior year. Younger providers ( DISCUSSION PPCPs in a rural state reported caring for GDY, but knowledge and attitudes related to this care varied by age, time in practice, and relevant educational experiences. More research is needed to determine best strategies for providing education to PPCPs, particularly those who are older and have been in practice longer, and to better understand the impacts of legislation limiting evidence-based gender-affirming care on PPCP knowledge, attitudes, and access to educational experiences.
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- Kacie M Kidd
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia.
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- West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington; Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington; Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- WVU Urgent Care, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Family Medicine, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Mathematics and Data Science, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Tennessee School of Medicine, Memphis, Tennessee
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Kahn NF, Katzman K, Danzo S, McCarty CA, Richardson LP, Ford CA. Triadic Collaboration Between Adolescents, Caregivers, and Health-Care Providers to Promote Healthy Behavior. J Adolesc Health 2024; 74:358-366. [PMID: 37855752 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.08.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 08/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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PURPOSE To further elucidate the various aspects of the triadic relationship between health-care providers (HCP), adolescents, and caregivers during adolescent health-care visits, with the goal of helping HCPs better understand how they can best support adolescents to choose healthy behaviors. METHODS Adolescents (ages 13-18 years) and caregivers of adolescents were recruited to participate in qualitative interviews regarding preferences for provider interactions around health behavior change. Data analysis was conducted using inductive thematic analysis to identify and describe patterns of themes across the dataset. RESULTS Thirty one adolescents and 30 caregivers participated. Fourteen themes emerged in the analysis regarding adolescent and caregiver preferences for direct and indirect relationships between adolescents, caregivers, and HCPs in promoting healthy behavior. These themes were organized into a triadic collaboration framework to promote healthy behavior using an adolescent-centered and caregiver-involved approach. DISCUSSION This study supports findings of previous research on triadic interactions between HCPs, adolescents, and caregivers while deepening our understanding of the HCP's role in helping adolescents to choose healthy behaviors. These themes are representative of the continuing shift toward an adolescent-centered and caregiver-involved approach to adolescent health care and provide further guidance to HCPs on how to work collaboratively with both adolescents and caregivers to promote healthy behaviors and improve health outcomes.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington; Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington
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- Depatment of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Sequeira GM, Asante PG, Bocek K, Kahn NF, Sethness JL, Hodax JK, Kidd KM, Pratt W, Christakis DA, Richardson LP. Evaluating an Electronic Consultation Platform to Support Pediatric Primary Care Providers in Caring for Transgender and Nonbinary Adolescents. Telemed J E Health 2024; 30:595-600. [PMID: 37624647 PMCID: PMC10877380 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 06/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023] Open
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Background: An electronic consultation (e-consult) platform was implemented to support pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) in providing gender-affirming care to transgender and nonbinary (TNB) adolescents. Following implementation, a study was conducted to (1) explore how access to this e-consult platform impacts PCP confidence and referral patterns, (2) describe the content of questions, and (3) evaluate PCP's perspectives regarding platform usability. Methods: Following each submission, providers completed a 17-item survey. A total of 20 providers submitted 38 e-consults and 26 follow-up surveys between October 2021 and December 2022. Results: All PCPs reported a high overall value and increased confidence caring for TNB adolescents. Nearly one in five (19%) felt it allowed them to avoid submitting a specialty referral. Mean System Usability Scale score was 78.2 indicating good usability. Conclusion: This e-consult platform shows great promise in increasing PCP confidence providing gender-affirming care adolescents. More widespread utilization could help improve access to care and decrease specialty care referrals.
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- Gina M. Sequeira
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Kahn NF, Asante PG, Coker TR, Kidd KM, Christakis DA, Richardson LP, Sequeira GM. Demographic Differences in Gender Dysphoria Diagnosis and Access to Gender-Affirming Care Among Adolescents. LGBT Health 2024. [PMID: 38190267 DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2023.0273] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024] Open
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Purpose: The goal of this article was to identify demographic differences in receipt of gender dysphoria (GD) diagnosis and access to gender-affirming care (GAC) among adolescents whose gender identity and/or pronouns differed from their sex assigned at birth. Methods: Data were from 2444 patients who were 13-17 years old and had a documented gender identity and/or pronouns that differed from their sex assigned at birth in the electronic health record. Adjusted logistic regression models explored associations between demographic characteristics (sex assigned at birth, gender identity, race and ethnicity, language, insurance type, rural status) and presence of GD diagnosis and having accessed GAC. Results: The average predicted probability (Pr) of having received a GD diagnosis was 0.62 (95% confidence interval [CI] = 0.60-0.63) and of having accessed GAC was 0.48 (95% CI = 0.46-0.50). Various significant demographic differences emerged. Notably, Black/African American youth were the least likely to have received a GD diagnosis (Pr = 0.43, 95% CI = 0.33-0.54) and accessed GAC (Pr = 0.32, 95% CI = 0.22-0.43). Although there were no significant differences in GD diagnosis by insurance type, youth using Medicaid, other government insurance, or self-pay/charity care were less likely to have accessed GAC compared with youth using commercial/private insurance. Conclusion: Results indicate significant differences in both receipt of GD diagnosis and accessing GAC by various demographic characteristics, particularly among Black/African American youth. Identification of these differences provides an opportunity to further understand potential barriers and promote more equitable access to GAC among adolescents who desire this care.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington, USA
- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Hodax JK, Crouch JM, Sethness JL, Loren D, Kahn NF, Asante PG, Sequeira GM. Strategies for Providing Gender-Affirming Care for Adolescents in the Primary Care Setting. Pediatr Ann 2023; 52:e442-e449. [PMID: 38049184 DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20231016-04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/06/2023]
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Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth have high rates of health disparities and face significant barriers to accessing medical care. Primary care providers (PCPs) are often the first health care providers that TGD youth seek out to discuss gender identity and find support. Thus, it is crucial for PCPs to have an understanding of gender diversity and knowledge to support TGD youth with gender-affirming care. The purpose of this article is to offer strategies PCPs can implement to increase their comfort and capacity in providing care for TGD people. Key steps to support TGD youth in the primary care setting include creating affirming clinical environments, discussing gender identity at routine visits, supporting parents and families, supporting social transition, and providing menstrual suppression for those who desire it. Multidisciplinary gender clinics can partner with PCPs to support adolescents in accessing gender-affirming medical care and to provide additional education and support. [Pediatr Ann. 2023;52(12):e442-e449.].
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Kahn NF, Sequeira GM, Reyes V, Garrison MM, Orlich F, Christakis DA, Aye T, Conard LAE, Dowshen N, Kazak AE, Nahata L, Nokoff NJ, Voss RV, Richardson LP. Mental Health of Youth With Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Dysphoria. Pediatrics 2023; 152:e2023063289. [PMID: 37909059 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-063289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Youth with either autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or gender dysphoria (GD) alone have also been shown to be at greater risk for mental health (MH) concerns; however, very little research has considered how cooccurring ASD and GD may exacerbate MH concerns. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between ASD, GD, and MH diagnoses (anxiety, depression, eating disorder, suicidality, and self-harm) among US adolescent populations. METHODS This is a secondary analysis of a large administrative dataset formed by 8 pediatric health system members of the PEDSnet learning health system network. Analyses included descriptive statistics and adjusted mixed logistic regression models testing for associations between combinations of ASD and GD diagnoses and MH diagnoses as recorded in the patient's electronic medical record. RESULTS Based on data from 919 898 patients aged 9 to 18 years, adjusted mixed logistic regression indicated significantly greater odds of each MH diagnosis among those with ASD alone, GD alone, and cooccurring ASD/GD diagnoses compared with those with neither diagnosis. Youth with cooccurring ASD/GD were at significantly greater risk of also having anxiety (average predicted probability, 0.75; 95% confidence interval, 0.68-0.81) or depression diagnoses (average predicted probability, 0.33; 95% confidence interval, 0.24-0.43) compared with youth with ASD alone, GD alone, or neither diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS Youth with cooccurring ASD/GD are more likely to also be diagnosed with MH concerns, particularly anxiety and depression. This study highlights the need to implement developmentally appropriate, gender-affirming MH services and interventions for youth with cooccurring ASD/GD.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Kahn NF, Sequeira GM, Garrison MM, Orlich F, Christakis DA, Aye T, Conard LAE, Dowshen N, Kazak AE, Nahata L, Nokoff NJ, Voss RV, Richardson LP. Co-occurring Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents. Pediatrics 2023; 152:e2023061363. [PMID: 37395084 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2023-061363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and gender dysphoria (GD) frequently cooccur. However, existing research has primarily used smaller samples, limiting generalizability and the ability to assess further demographic variation. The purpose of this study was to (1) examine the prevalence of cooccurring ASD and GD diagnoses among US adolescents aged 9 to 18 and (2) identify demographic differences in the prevalence of cooccurring ASD and GD diagnoses. METHODS This secondary analysis used data from the PEDSnet learning health system network of 8 pediatric hospital institutions. Analyses included descriptive statistics and adjusted mixed logistic regression testing for associations between ASD and GD diagnoses and interactions between ASD diagnosis and demographic characteristics in the association with GD diagnosis. RESULTS Among 919 898 patients, GD diagnosis was more prevalent among youth with an ASD diagnosis compared with youth without an ASD diagnosis (1.1% vs 0.6%), and adjusted regression revealed significantly greater odds of GD diagnosis among youth with an ASD diagnosis (adjusted odds ratio = 3.00, 95% confidence interval: 2.72-3.31). Cooccurring ASD/GD diagnoses were more prevalent among youth whose electronic medical record-reported sex was female and those using private insurance, and less prevalent among youth of color, particularly Black and Asian youth. CONCLUSIONS Results indicate that youth whose electronic medical record-reported sex was female and those using private insurance are more likely, and youth of color are less likely, to have cooccurring ASD/GD diagnoses. This represents an important step toward building services and supports that reduce disparities in access to care and improve outcomes for youth with cooccurring ASD/GD and their families.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Stanford School of Medicine, Stanford, California
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- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Anan YH, Kahn NF, Garrison MM, McCarty CA, Richardson LP. Associations Between Sleep Duration and Positive Mental Health Screens During Adolescent Preventive Visits in Primary Care. Acad Pediatr 2023; 23:1242-1246. [PMID: 36905952 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2023.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2022] [Revised: 02/16/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this paper was to understand associations between low sleep duration (<8.ßhours) and positive mental health screens among adolescents (ages 13...18) seen for preventive visits in primary care. METHODS Data were from two randomized controlled trials testing the efficacy of an electronic health risk behavior screening and feedback tool for adolescent preventive visits. Participants (n.ß=.ß601) completed screeners at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months which included sleep duration in hours and the Patient Health Questionnaire 9 and Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 screeners for depression and anxiety, respectively. Main analyses included adjusted logistic regressions testing associations between low sleep duration and positive mental health screens. RESULTS Adjusted models showed that low sleep duration was associated with significantly greater odds of a positive depression screen (OR.ß=.ß1.58, 95% CI: 1.06...2.37) but not with a positive anxiety screen or co-occurring positive depression and anxiety screens. However, follow-up analyses indicated an interaction between sleep duration and anxiety in the association with a positive depression screen, such that the association between low sleep and a positive depression screen was driven by those who did not screen positive for anxiety. CONCLUSIONS As pediatric primary care guidelines for sleep continue to evolve, further research, training, and support for sleep screening are warranted to ensure effective early intervention for sleep and mental health problems during adolescence.
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- Yomna H Anan
- Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development (YH Anan, MM Garrison, CA McCarty, and LP Richardson), Seattle Children...s Research Institute, Wash.
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine (NF Kahn, MM Garrison, CA McCarty, and LP Richardson), Seattle Children...s Hospital, Wash
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development (YH Anan, MM Garrison, CA McCarty, and LP Richardson), Seattle Children...s Research Institute, Wash; Department of Health Systems and Population Health (MM Garrison), University of Washington School of Public Health, Seattle; Division of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (MM Garrison), Seattle Children...s Hospital, Wash
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development (YH Anan, MM Garrison, CA McCarty, and LP Richardson), Seattle Children...s Research Institute, Wash; Division of Adolescent Medicine (NF Kahn, MM Garrison, CA McCarty, and LP Richardson), Seattle Children...s Hospital, Wash
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior & Development (YH Anan, MM Garrison, CA McCarty, and LP Richardson), Seattle Children...s Research Institute, Wash; Division of Adolescent Medicine (NF Kahn, MM Garrison, CA McCarty, and LP Richardson), Seattle Children...s Hospital, Wash
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Sequeira GM, Kahn NF, Ricklefs C, Collin A, Asante PG, Pratt W, Christakis D, Richardson LP. Barriers Pediatric PCP's Identify To Providing Gender-Affirming Care For Adolescents. J Adolesc Health 2023; 73:367-374. [PMID: 37294258 PMCID: PMC10802986 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2023.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2022] [Revised: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Both affirming environments and access to gender-affirming medical care have a positive impact on the mental health of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth, however, many TGD youth experience barriers in accessing this care. Pediatric primary care providers (PCPs) can play an important role in expanding access to gender-affirming care for TGD youth; however, few currently provide this care. The purpose of this study was to explore pediatric PCPs' perspectives regarding barriers they experience to providing gender-affirming care in the primary care setting. METHODS Pediatric PCPs who had sought out support from the Seattle Children's Gender Clinic were recruited via email to participate in semistructured, one-hour Zoom interviews. All interviews were transcribed and then subsequently analyzed in Dedoose qualitative analysis software using a reflexive thematic analysis framework. RESULTS Provider participants (n = 15) represented a wide range of experiences with respect to years in practice, number of TGD youth seen, and practice location (urban, rural, suburban). PCPs identified both health system and community-level barriers to providing gender-affirming care to TGD youth. Health system-level barriers included: (1) lack of foundational knowledge and skills, (2) limited clinical decision-making support, and (3) health system design limitations. Community-level barriers included (1) community and institutional biases, (2) provider attitudes regarding gender-affirming care provision, and (3) challenges identifying community resources to support TGD youth. DISCUSSION A multitude of health system and community-level barriers must be overcome in the pediatric primary care setting to ensure that TGD youth receive timely, effective, and more equitable gender-affirming care.
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- Gina M Sequeira
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington.
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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IMPORTANCE Studies linking the quality of parent-adolescent relationships with young adult health outcomes could inform investments to support these complex relationships. OBJECTIVE To evaluate whether consistently measured, modifiable characteristics of parent-adolescent relationships are associated with young adult health across multiple domains. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This cohort study used data from waves I (1994-1995; ages 12-17 years) and IV (2008-2009; ages 24-32 years) of the US National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health. Of 20 745 adolescents enrolled in wave I, 15 701 of 19 560 who were eligible completed wave IV (response rate, 80.3%). Data analyses were conducted from February 2019 to November 2020. EXPOSURES Parental warmth, parent-adolescent communication, time together, relationship and communication satisfaction, academic expectations, and maternal inductive discipline as reported at wave I by adolescent participants. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Wave IV participant-reported self-rated health, depression, stress, optimism, nicotine dependence, substance abuse symptoms (alcohol, cannabis, or other drugs), unintended pregnancy, romantic relationship quality, physical violence, and alcohol-related injury. Separate regression models were run for mother-adolescent and father-adolescent relationships while controlling for age, biological sex, race and ethnicity, parental educational level, family structure, and child maltreatment experiences. RESULTS A total of 10 744 participants (mean [SD] age at wave IV, 28.2 [1.8] years; 52.0% female; 67.3% non-Hispanic White) and 8214 participants (mean [SD] age at wave IV, 28.2 [1.8] years; 50.8% female; 71.9% non-Hispanic White) had valid sampling weights and complete data for mother-adolescent and father-adolescent relationship characteristics, respectively. Adolescents who reported higher levels of mother-adolescent warmth (β = 0.11 [95% CI, 0.06-0.15]), communication (β = 0.02 [95% CI, 0.00-0.04]), time together (β = 0.07 [95% CI, 0.05-0.09]), academic expectations (β = 0.05 [95% CI, 0.02-0.08]), relationship or communication satisfaction (β = 0.07 [95% CI, 0.04-0.10]), and inductive discipline (β = 0.03 [95% CI, 0.01-0.05]) reported significantly higher levels of self-rated general health in young adulthood. Adolescents who reported higher levels of father-adolescent warmth (β = 0.07 [95% CI, 0.03-0.11]), communication (β = 0.03 [95% CI, 0.01-0.05]), time together (β = 0.06 [95% CI, 0.03-0.08]), academic expectations (β = 0.04 [95% CI, 0.01-0.06]), and relationship satisfaction (β = 0.07 [95% CI, 0.04-0.10]) also reported significantly higher levels of self-rated general health in young adulthood. Adolescents reporting higher levels of all exposures also reported significantly higher levels of optimism and romantic relationship quality in young adulthood (β coefficient range, 0.02 [95% CI, 0.00-0.04] to 0.24 [95% CI, 0.15-0.34]) and lower levels of stress and depressive symptoms (β coefficient range, -0.07 [95% CI, -0.12 to -0.02] to -0.48 [95% CI, -0.61 to -0.35]). Higher levels of parental warmth, time together, and relationship or communication satisfaction were significantly associated with lower levels of nicotine dependence (odds ratio range, 0.78 [95% CI, 0.72-0.85] to 0.89 [95% CI, 0.81-0.98]) and substance abuse symptoms (incidence rate ratio range, 0.60 [95% CI, 0.50-0.73] to 0.94 [95% CI, 0.89-0.99]), as well as lower odds of unintended pregnancy (odds ratio range, 0.81 [95% CI, 0.74-0.88] to 0.93 [95% CI, 0.86-0.99]). Patterns were less consistent for physical violence and alcohol-related injury. Characteristics of mother-adolescent and father-adolescent relationships were similarly associated with young adult outcomes. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE The findings of this cohort study suggest that adolescents' positive perceptions of their relationships with their mothers and fathers are associated with a wide range of favorable outcomes in young adulthood. Investments in improving parent-adolescent relationships may have substantial benefits for young adult population health.
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- Carol A Ford
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia
- Center for Parent and Teen Communication at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Parent and Teen Communication at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Silver School of Social Work at New York University, New York
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Kahn NF, Anan YH, Bocek KM, Christakis DA, Richardson LP, Pratt W, Sequeira GM. Understanding Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth's Experiences Receiving Care via Telemedicine: Qualitative Interview Study. JMIR Pediatr Parent 2023; 6:e42378. [PMID: 36745775 PMCID: PMC10055384 DOI: 10.2196/42378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/04/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Access to virtual care has increased since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, yet little is known about transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth's experiences and perspectives on receiving care via telemedicine. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to explore these experiences to (1) inform necessary changes to the provision of pediatric gender-affirming care and (2) help providers and health systems determine if and how telemedicine should be made available post pandemic. METHODS Youth (aged 14-17 years) who completed a telemedicine visit in the Seattle Children's Gender Clinic were invited to participate in a semistructured interview exploring perceived advantages or disadvantages of telemedicine and preferred visit modalities. Interview transcriptions were analyzed by 2 research team members using an inductive thematic analysis framework. RESULTS A total of 15 TGD youth completed an interview. Commonly cited advantages of telemedicine were convenience and comfort with having visits in their own environments. Reported disadvantages included technical issues, discomfort with the impersonal nature, lack of familiarity with the platform, and privacy concerns. Overall, slightly more youth preferred in-person visits over telemedicine, referencing both specific characteristics of the clinical visit (ie, initial vs return and complexity) and proximity to the clinic as reasons for this preference. Although a plurality of TGD youth preferred in-person visits, they also recognized the value of telemedicine and the impact it may have in facilitating access to care. CONCLUSIONS Given the variations in needs and visit complexity, our study supports the provision of both in-person and telemedicine modalities as options for pediatric gender-affirming care.
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States.,Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States.,Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States.,Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- The Information School, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States.,Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, WA, United States.,Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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Sequeira GM, Kahn NF, Bocek KM, Shafii T, Asante PG, Christakis DA, Pratt W, Richardson LP. Pediatric Primary Care Providers' Perspectives on Telehealth Platforms to Support Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youths: Exploratory Qualitative Study. JMIR Hum Factors 2023; 10:e39118. [PMID: 36719714 PMCID: PMC9929719 DOI: 10.2196/39118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Revised: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Access to gender-affirming care services for transgender and gender-diverse youths is limited, in part because this care is currently provided primarily by specialists. Telehealth platforms that enable primary care providers (PCPs) to receive education from and consult specialists may help improve the access to such services. However, little is known about PCPs' preferences regarding receiving this support. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to explore pediatric PCPs' perspectives regarding optimal ways to provide telehealth-based support to facilitate gender-affirming care provision in the primary care setting. METHODS PCPs who had previously requested support from the Seattle Children's Gender Clinic were recruited to participate in semistructured, 1-hour web-based interviews. Overall, 3 specialist-to-PCP telehealth modalities (tele-education, electronic consultation, and telephonic consultation) were described, and the participants were invited to share their perspectives on the benefits and drawbacks of each modality, which modality would be the most effective, and the most important characteristics or outcomes of a successful platform. Interviews were transcribed and analyzed using a reflexive thematic analysis framework. RESULTS The interviews were completed with 15 pediatric PCPs. The benefits of the tele-education platform were developing a network with other PCPs to facilitate shared learning, receiving comprehensive didactic and case-based education, having scheduled education sessions, and increasing provider confidence. The drawbacks were requiring a substantial time commitment and not allowing for real-time, patient-specific consultation. The benefits of the electronic consultation platform were convenient and efficient communication, documentation in the electronic health record, the ability to bill for provider time, and sufficient time to synthesize information. The drawbacks of this platform were electronic health record-related difficulties, text-based communication challenges, inability to receive an answer in real time, forced conversations with patients about billing, and limitations for providers who lack baseline knowledge. With respect to telephonic consultation, the benefits were having a dialogue with a specialist, receiving compensation for PCP's time, and helping with high acuity or complex cases. The drawbacks were challenges associated with using the phone for communication, the limited expertise of the responding providers, and the lack of utility for nonemergent issues. Regarding the most effective platform, the responses were mixed, with 27% (4/15) preferring the electronic consultation, 27% (4/15) preferring tele-education, 20% (3/15) preferring telephonic consultation, and the remaining 27% (4/15) suggesting a hybrid of the 3 models. CONCLUSIONS A diverse suite of telehealth-based training and consultation services must be developed to meet the needs of PCPs with different levels of experience and training in gender-affirming care. Beyond the widely used telephonic consultation model, electronic consultation and tele-education may provide important alternative training and consultation opportunities to facilitate greater PCP independence and promote wider access to gender-affirming care.
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- Gina M Sequeira
- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Information School, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
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Franchino-Olsen H, Silverstein HA, Kahn NF, Martin SL. Physical Disabilities and Low Cognitive Ability Increase Odds of Minor Sex Exchange among Adolescent Males in the United States. J Child Sex Abus 2022; 31:967-986. [PMID: 36380509 PMCID: PMC10731614 DOI: 10.1080/10538712.2022.2146560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 09/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/26/2022] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Disability is a well-established risk factor for sexual violence victimization among both male and female children. Some research indicates that adolescent females with disabilities are at higher risk of experiencing minor sex exchange (a form of minor sex trafficking victimization) compared to females without disabilities, but there is a dearth of similar research among adolescent males. This study investigates whether physical disability and low cognitive ability are related to sex exchange among minor adolescent males. This cross-sectional analysis using data from a nationally representative cohort study, The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), included 4,401 male participants who were age 18 or younger at Wave II. Unadjusted and adjusted logistic regression models estimated the odds of adolescent experiences of sex exchange by physical disability and cognitive ability. Both severe physical disability and low cognitive ability in adolescent males were significantly associated with increased odds of exchanging sex, results similar to those found in studies of adolescent females. Because of these associations for both males and females, disability should be taken into account when designing and implementing prevention and intervention programs related to sex trafficking. These results underscore the importance of addressing system-wide gaps contributing to the relationship between disability and the involvement of minors in commercial sex exchange.
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- Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Al-Shimari F, Kahn NF, McCarty CA, Parker EO, Richardson LP, Shafii T. Provider Use of Time Alone With Adolescents: Differences by Health Concern. J Adolesc Health 2022; 71:508-511. [PMID: 35779999 PMCID: PMC10843781 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2022.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/13/2021] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine associations between reports of sensitive health behaviors and the provision of time alone by a clinician during adolescent well visits. METHODS Data were collected from 547 adolescents who completed a well visit at one of eight clinics. Adjusted mixed logistic regression was used to examine whether reports of sexual behavior, substance use, disordered eating, mental health concerns, and demographic characteristics were associated with time alone. RESULTS Sexual behavior was found to be significantly associated with time alone, while substance use, disordered eating, a positive depression screen, and suicidal ideation were not. Older adolescents and males were more likely to report time alone, while race/ethnicity had no association with time alone. DISCUSSION Clinicians may be prioritizing time alone for behavioral concerns differently than for other sensitive behaviors.
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- Fatima Al-Shimari
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington.
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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Sequeira GM, Boyer T, Coulter RWS, Miller E, Kahn NF, Ray KN. Healthcare Experiences of Gender Diverse Youth Across Clinical Settings. J Pediatr 2022; 240:251-255. [PMID: 34536494 PMCID: PMC8712353 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.08.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2021] [Revised: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 08/31/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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We explored gender diverse youth's experiences seeking and receiving gender-affirming care in various health system locations. Results provide evidence for system-, clinic-, and provider-level improvements to promote the development of affirming environments and to improve health outcomes for gender diverse youth.
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- Gina M. Sequeira
- University of Washington, Seattle, Washington,Seattle Children’s Hospital, Seattle, Washington
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- VA Pittsburgh Health System, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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- University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Kahn NF, McCarty CA, Evans YN, Richardson LP. The Parent's Role in Adolescent Care-Seeking: Building Research Evidence to Mobilize This Untapped Resource. J Adolesc Health 2022; 70:5-6. [PMID: 34930570 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2021.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington.
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- Division of Adolescent Medicine, Seattle Children's Hospital, Seattle, Washington; Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington; Center for Child Health, Behavior and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, Washington
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Swiatlo AD, Kahn NF, Halpern CT. Intimate Partner Violence Perpetration and Victimization Among Young Adult Sexual Minorities. Perspect Sex Reprod Health 2020; 52:97-105. [PMID: 32462714 PMCID: PMC7669537 DOI: 10.1363/psrh.12138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2019] [Revised: 01/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
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CONTEXT Intimate partner violence (IPV) among sexual minority young adults has been understudied, and victimization and perpetration estimates are needed. METHODS Data on 13,653 women and men aged 24-32 who participated in Wave 4 of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health were used to examine associations between sexual orientation and IPV perpetration and victimization in respondents' current or most recent relationship. Logistic regression analyses were used to identify associations between respondent characteristics and three IPV categories (physical violence, threatened violence and forced sex). RESULTS Some 94% of males and 80% of females identified as 100% heterosexual; 4% of males and 16% of females as mostly heterosexual; 1% of males and 2% of females as bisexual; and 2% of males and females as either mostly homosexual or 100% homosexual. Compared with their heterosexual counterparts, mostly heterosexual women were more likely to report having perpetrated or been a victim of physical IPV (odds ratios, 1.9 and 1.6, respectively), having threatened violence (2.0) and having been a victim of threatened violence and forced sex (1.6 for each); mostly heterosexual males were more likely to have been a perpetrator or victim of physical IPV (3.1 and 1.8, respectively) and a perpetrator of forced sex and threatened violence (2.0 and 1.8, respectively). Bisexual males had elevated odds of physical violence victimization (3.3) and forced sex victimization (4.9) and perpetration (5.0). CONCLUSIONS Some sexual minority groups are disproportionately affected by IPV, indicating a need for increased prevention efforts and for studies exploring the mechanisms underlying these differences.
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- Alison D Swiatlo
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health and Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Kahn NF. Optimizing Adolescent Health Behavior Programs. JYD 2020. [DOI: 10.5195/jyd.2020.949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This article summarizes the key messages and recommendations from the recent National Academies report, Promoting Positive Adolescent Health Behaviors and Outcomes: Thriving in the 21st Century. The first section outlines important definitions and frameworks that guided the committee’s process. Next, the article describes the results of the committee’s systematic review, which aimed to identify the core components of programs and interventions that are effective across a variety of adolescent health behaviors and outcomes. The final section of this article presents a subset of the committee’s recommendations and promising approaches that can be useful to the diverse readership of this journal.
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the associations between minor women' (girls') disability status and victimization via minor sex trafficking. Design/methodology/approach – This investigation used data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health, a large, nationally-representative sample of in-school adolescents in the USA that began in 1994. The analysis included bivariate associations between physical disability status or low cognitive ability and minor sex trafficking among female survey respondents (n = 5,430). Findings – Girls with any disability had a higher prevalence of minor sex trafficking than their peers without disabilities. Odds of minor sex trafficking were significantly higher for those with severe physical disabilities (5.83) and for those with low cognitive abilities (4.86) compared to the odds of their peers without their respective disabilities. Results for girls with mild or moderate physical disabilities were not statistically significant compared to peers without disabilities. Social implications – These nationally-representative survey data reinforce the trends present in smaller populations and case study research: female adolescents with disabilities are at a heightened risk for sex trafficking. On both a national and global scale, the human rights gaps in policy and practice must be addressed to adequately reach, intervene and protect this vulnerable population. Originality/value – Research about minor sex trafficking typically relies on small-scale surveys and/or convenience samples. This study used a nationally-representative survey to demonstrate the link between disability status and women's experiences with minor sex trafficking.
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- Hannabeth Franchino-Olsen
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Maternal and Child Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
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The goal of this article was to examine gender-typed behavior longitudinally and to consider its relationship with sexual orientation in adulthood. Data were from 10,624 respondents who completed Wave 1 (adolescence), Wave 3 (emerging adulthood), and Wave 4 (early adulthood) of the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health. First, we described the distributions of gender-typed behavior by adult sexual orientation at each of the three developmental stages. Next, we performed multilevel mixed regression models to assess longitudinal variation in gender-typed behavior from adolescence to adulthood within sexual orientation groups. Results showed that gender-typed behavior varied both within and between sexual orientation groups, as well as over time. For males, the differences in gender-typed behavior among the sexual orientation groups were relatively consistent at each stage, whereas differences in gender-typed behavior among sexual orientation groups varied more at each stage among females. Longitudinal models exhibited curvilinear patterns, such that gender-typed behavior strengthened from adolescence to early adulthood but peaked in emerging adulthood. To our knowledge, this is the first study to use population representative data to study gender-typed behavior both prospectively and at multiple time points from adolescence to adulthood, and to consider how such behavior is related to adult sexual orientation. This research contributes to a growing body of prospective literature on the link between gendered behavior and sexual orientation and provides further justification for more age- and cohort-specific measures of gender-typed behavior in future research. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).
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- Nicole F Kahn
- Carolina Population Center, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- Carolina Population Center, Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Kahn NF, Halpern CT. Associations Between Patterns of Sexual Initiation, Sexual Partnering, and Sexual Health Outcomes from Adolescence to Early Adulthood. Arch Sex Behav 2018; 47:1791-1810. [PMID: 29594701 PMCID: PMC6501817 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-018-1176-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2017] [Revised: 01/20/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2018] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
Abstract
The goal of this study was to examine, in a nationally representative sample, relationships between various sexual initiation patterns, subsequent sexual partnerships, and related health outcomes from adolescence through early adulthood. Data were from a subset of 6587 respondents from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health. Bivariate analyses and adjusted logistic and ordinary least squares regression models were used to determine associations between membership in three sexual initiation classes, lifetime sexual partner counts, and multiple health outcomes, including lifetime sexually transmitted infection or disease (STI/STD) diagnosis, lifetime unintended pregnancy, and romantic relationship quality. Broadly, having fewer lifetime sexual partners was associated with lower odds of STI/STD diagnosis and unintended pregnancy, and better relationship quality; however, findings also indicated both within and between sexual initiation class differences in the relationship between lifetime sexual partners and all three health outcomes. In particular, results showed little variation in health outcomes by sexual partnering among those who postponed sexual activity, but members of the class characterized by early and atypical sexual initiation patterns who had fewer lifetime partners exhibited better health outcomes than most other initiation groups. These results show that while both sexual initiation and partnering patterns add important information for understanding sexual health from adolescence to early adulthood, partnering may be more relevant to these sexual health outcomes. Findings indicate a need for more comprehensive sexuality education focused on sexual risk reduction and promotion of relationship skills among adolescents and adults.
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Affiliation(s)
- Nicole F Kahn
- Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 135 Dauer Drive, 401 Rosenau Hall, CB #7445, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA.
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- Carolina Population Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
- Department of Maternal and Child Health, Gillings School of Global Public Health, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 135 Dauer Drive, 401 Rosenau Hall, CB #7445, Chapel Hill, NC, 27599, USA
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Ratto AB, Anthony BJ, Pugliese C, Mendez R, Safer-Lichtenstein J, Dudley KM, Kahn NF, Kenworthy L, Biel M, Martucci JL, Anthony LG. Lessons learned: Engaging culturally diverse families in neurodevelopmental disorders intervention research. Autism 2016; 21:622-634. [PMID: 27313190 DOI: 10.1177/1362361316650394] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Low-income and ethnic minority families continue to face critical disparities in access to diagnostic and treatment services for neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Despite the growing cultural diversity of the United States, ethnic minority children and families continue to be substantially underrepresented across research on neurodevelopmental disorders, and there is a particularly concerning lack of research on the treatment of these conditions in low-income and ethnic minority communities. Of note, there are currently no published studies on adapting autism spectrum disorder treatment for low-income Latino communities and relatively few studies documenting adapted treatments for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in these communities. This article describes methodological considerations and adaptations made to research procedures using a Diffusion of Innovation framework in order to effectively recruit and engage low-income, ethnic minority, particularly Latino, families of children with neurodevelopmental disorders, in a comparative effectiveness trial of two school-based interventions for executive dysfunction.
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- Allison B Ratto
- 1 Children's National Health System, USA.,2 The George Washington University School of Medicine, USA.,3 Children's Research Institute, Washington DC, USA
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- 4 Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, USA.,5 Georgetown University Medical Center, USA.,6 MedStar Health Research Institute, USA
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- 1 Children's National Health System, USA.,3 Children's Research Institute, Washington DC, USA
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- 4 Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, USA
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- 1 Children's National Health System, USA.,3 Children's Research Institute, Washington DC, USA
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- 4 Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, USA
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- 1 Children's National Health System, USA.,2 The George Washington University School of Medicine, USA.,3 Children's Research Institute, Washington DC, USA
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- 4 Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, USA.,7 MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, USA
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- 1 Children's National Health System, USA.,3 Children's Research Institute, Washington DC, USA
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- 1 Children's National Health System, USA.,2 The George Washington University School of Medicine, USA.,3 Children's Research Institute, Washington DC, USA
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Biel MG, Kahn NF, Srivastava A, Mete M, Banh MK, Wissow LS, Anthony BJ. Parent Reports of Mental Health Concerns and Functional Impairment on Routine Screening With the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire. Acad Pediatr 2015; 15:412-20. [PMID: 25922333 PMCID: PMC4492834 DOI: 10.1016/j.acap.2015.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2014] [Revised: 01/15/2015] [Accepted: 01/17/2015] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study used the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) to describe the prevalence of parent-reported mental health (MH) concerns in youth presenting for primary care appointments and to examine relationships between children's MH issues and functional impairment. We hypothesized that increased MH symptomology would be associated with increased impairment and family burden. METHODS Parents of 4- to 17-year-old children were approached at routine visits in 13 primary care sites. Chi-square tests, independent sample t tests, and a 1-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) were used to make comparisons between demographic groups. Age-, sex-, and race-adjusted ordered logistic regression models and ANOVAs examined relationships between impact and SDQ scales. RESULTS Boys had higher total Hyperactivity and Peer Problems. Adolescents showed higher Emotional Symptoms, while younger children showed more Hyperactivity. Latinos reported more Conduct Problems, Hyperactivity, and Peer Problems. Latinos also indicated less distress on the child, impairment at home and school, and family burden. Regression analyses indicated increased odds of impairment with higher scale scores. MH symptoms identified with the SDQ in pediatric primary care settings were associated with parent-reported impairment affecting youth and their families. CONCLUSIONS The presence of significant impairment suggests that parents' concerns identified by screening are likely to be clinically important and worthy of practice strategies designed to promote assessment, treatment, and referral for these common problems. Identifying and exploring parents' concerns with strategic use of screening tools may allow primary care providers to directly engage families around the MH issues that affect them most.
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- Matthew G. Biel
- Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, Washington, DC
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- Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC
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- MedStar Health Research Institute, Hyattsville, MD
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- Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC,Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, Washington, DC
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- Georgetown University Hospital, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC,Georgetown University Center for Child and Human Development, Washington, DC
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