Development and validation of the Transgender Adolescent Stress Survey-Minority Stress (TASS-MS).

Objective: This study aimed to create and validate a novel measure of gender-related minority stress in transgender and non-binary adolescents (TNBA). TNBA face higher risks of varied behavioral health concerns compared to their cisgender peers, a disparity often attributed to the presence of minority stress due to discrimination. To date, no comprehensive measures of gender-related minority stress exist for use with TNBA.

Development and validation of the Transgender Adolescent Stress Survey-Dysphoria.

Objective: Transgender and nonbinary adolescents (TNBA) may experience gender dysphoria arising from incongruities between their body and their gender. Prior dysphoria measures have largely focused on clinical diagnosis with little regard to comparability of forms for people assigned male or female at birth, overall psychometric performance, or applicability to nonbinary populations. This study develops and validates the Transgender Adolescent Stress Survey-Dysphoria (TASS-D), intended to address these gaps.

Exploring the cardiovascular health behaviors of college students and the areas that need increased public health efforts.

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death worldwide among adults. Traditionally, the disease has been considered as a condition affecting older adults. However, its risk factors (e.

Capturing the Dynamics of Homelessness Through Ethnography and Mobile Technology: Protocol for the Development and Testing of a Smartphone Technology-Supported Intervention.

Background: US military veterans who have experienced homelessness often have high rates of housing transition. Disruptions caused by these transitions likely exacerbate this population's health problems and interfere with access to care and treatment engagement. Individuals experiencing homelessness increasingly use smartphones, contributing to improved access to medical and social services.