Publications by authors named "Timothy M Wang"

Article Synopsis
  • - The article calls for united efforts among health equity researchers and advocates to create a fairer society, particularly focusing on issues faced by gender nonconforming individuals.
  • - It discusses the ongoing stigma against diverse gender identities and expressions amidst a problematic political environment in the U.S.
  • - Extremist groups are using democratic tools like courts and social media to challenge and undermine the rights and support for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-expansive individuals, especially in accessing gender-affirming health care.
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Introduction: Adolescent sexual minority males (ASMM) are at disproportionate risk of HIV infection. The purpose of this study was to assess ASMM's attitudes about sexual health, barriers/facilitators to accessing HIV prevention, and actual versus ideal interactions for receiving sexual health care and information.

Method: Two online and two in-person focus groups were conducted with ASMM from across the United States.

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Introduction: HIV disproportionally burdens adolescent men who have sex with men (AMSM) and transgender youth. This study explores barriers and facilitators that professionals face in delivering HIV preventive services and education.

Methods: Adolescent health providers (nurse practitioners, physicians, and other), school nurses, youth workers, and school educators were recruited nationally for this qualitative study.

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