Publications by authors named "K A Jackman"
Sleep has been found to be essential to physical and mental health. Sexual and gender minority (SGM; e.g.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: This study investigates the use of patient portals for disclosing sexually transmitted infection (STI) test result histories to sexual partners among men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States.
Methods: Using data from the 2022-2023 American Men's Internet Survey, this cross-sectional analysis examined demographic, behavioral, and healthcare-related factors associated with MSM's utilization of patient portals for sharing STI test results. Participants ( = 2601) were surveyed on portal use, STI testing frequency, and partner disclosure practices.
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- Disordered eating in young teens can lead to serious health issues, and some groups, like LGBTQ+ and minority adolescents, may face higher risks.
- Researchers studied data from almost 9,400 kids aged 10-14 to see how sexual, gender, and racial identities were linked to unhealthy eating habits over two years.
- The study found that gay/bisexual and transgender teens had higher chances of disordered eating behaviors, suggesting that healthcare providers should pay more attention to these groups when screening for eating issues.
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- Physical inactivity is a public health issue, and understanding individual differences in physical activity (PA) can help design better interventions.
- The study analyzed accelerometer data from 133 urban adults to identify four distinct activity patterns or "phenotypes" based on their daily PA trends.
- Findings revealed unique characteristics for each phenotype, such as different peak activity times and overall activity levels, suggesting that tailored interventions could be more effective.
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- The study aimed to identify factors that impact the decision of transgender and nonbinary individuals to seek inpatient psychiatric treatment, using qualitative interviews with 15 participants.
- Participants mentioned barriers at individual, interpersonal, and structural levels, including distrust in healthcare, lack of support, and financial challenges.
- The findings highlight the need for inclusive practices in mental health services to improve care access and equity for transgender and nonbinary populations.