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February 9th, 2025

Mental Health and Marginalization Stress in Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults: Differences between Urban and Non-Urban Experiences.

Ralston AL; Holt NR; Andrews AR; Huit TZ; Puckett JA; Woodruff N; Mocarski R; Hope DA pubmed id: 38577413

Transgender and gender diverse people often feel sad, worried, or at risk of hurting themselves. Those living in the countryside face more problems than those in cities. This study looks at how discrimination and feeling bad about oneself affect them in different places.

Factors that impact assigned female sexual minority individuals health care experiences: A qualitative descriptive study.

Rabbitte M; Enriquez M pubmed id: 38576876

The study looked at why some people, born female and now identifying as cisgender or non-binary, might not seek health care. It found that asking the right questions, building trust, and better sexual health education can help. The study suggests doctors should learn more about different sexual and gender identities to provide better care.

Family planning in the Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo: personal beliefs, intimate partner negotiations and social pressure.

Bapolisi WA; Dumbaugh M; Felber S; Bisimwa G; Merten S pubmed id: 38568086

Many women in the Democratic Republic of the Congo don't use family planning, partly because of religious beliefs, fear of side effects, and power differences in couples. Women who are the main earners in their families are more likely to use family planning. It's important to involve the community in family planning programs to address these issues.

Puberty Suppression for Pediatric Gender Dysphoria and the Child's Right to an Open Future.

Jorgensen SCJ; Athéa N; Masson C pubmed id: 38565790

The research paper looks at whether using puberty blockers for kids with gender dysphoria is a good idea. It talks about the importance of letting kids grow up so they can make these big decisions themselves when they are older. The paper also discusses whether puberty blockers are safe and what scientists and doctors think about them.

Prevalence and associated factors of premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction in young, single men who have sex with men in Lima, Peru.

Santillán-Romero AS; Valladares-Garrido MJ; Juarez-Ubillus A; Morocho Alburqueque AG; Valladares-Garrido D; Vera-Ponce VJ; Pereira-Victorio CJ; León-Figueroa DA; Grandez-Urbina JA pubmed id: 38560648

The abstract talks about a research topic on sexual health in young single men who have sex with other men. It mentions that there are not enough studies on issues like erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation in this group.

Do perfectionism, body image concerns, and intimacy predict genitopelvic pain in the postpartum? A prospective study of new mothers.

Dubé S; Beaulieu N; Bergeron S; Lafontaine MF; Péloquin K; Brault-Labbé A; Gosselin P; Brassard A pubmed id: 38556646

Many new moms feel pain after having a baby, which can affect their feelings and relationships. Although the pain often goes away as they heal, some moms may continue to feel pain because of stress, body image worries, and relationship problems. These feelings might make it harder for them to feel better.

The Impact of Sibling Relationships on Behavioral and Sexual Health among Latino Sexual Minority Men.

Zapata JP; Rojas E; Durán P; Martínez AJ; Del Pino HE pubmed id: 38553660

This study looked at how brothers can help each other use PrEP, a medicine to stop getting HIV. They found that brothers can support each other by giving emotional help, like talking about fears, and practical help, like giving rides or money. The study suggests that including family members in programs can encourage more people to use PrEP and stay healthy.

Assessing perspectives on an intervention connecting adolescents in outpatient psychiatry care to contraceptive counseling in the United States.

Underwood AL; Hyzak KA; Ebersole A; Bunger AC; Berlan ED pubmed id: 38544347

Some teenagers who have mental health problems have trouble getting help with family planning and health. Going to a mental health doctor might be a good time to help them get this health care. The study helps create a program called Link2BC to connect these teenagers to the care they need.

Impact of national commissioning of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on equity of access in England: a PrEP-to-need ratio investigation.

Coukan F; Sullivan A; Mitchell H; Jaffer S; Williams A; Saunders J; Atchison C; Ward H pubmed id: 38508708

This study looked at how people in England could get a special medicine called PrEP, which helps stop them from getting HIV. Before 2020, only some people could get it, and it wasn't fair for everyone. They checked if more people could get it after 2020 and found out which groups still needed help.

Letters from Queer Elders: Transmitting Intergenerational Wisdom in LGBTQ+ Communities.

McLean KC; Moriarty N; Starling K; Weststrate NM pubmed id: 38498667

LGBTQ+ elders wrote letters to young people with advice on being yourself, dealing with unfair treatment, and finding friends. The study found that positive letters showed more wisdom and a sense of helping others. This research suggests sharing wisdom in the LGBTQ+ community is important for feeling happy and connected.

Views and experiences of young women from a migrant or refugee background regarding the contraceptive implant in Australia.

Robbers GML; Cousins N; Lim YL; Estoesta J; Botfield JR pubmed id: 38497422

This study looked at how young women from migrant and refugee backgrounds in Australia decide about using the contraceptive implant. Many found it hard to get information and often turned to the internet or doctors outside their community. Even though the implant is seen as a 'Western' method, the women liked it because it’s easy to use and keeps things private.

Experiences of implementing and working with obstetric emergency triage: A qualitative study among Swedish midwifes, auxiliary nurses, and obstetricians.

Lindroos L; Sengpiel V; Elden H pubmed id: 38492272

The study talks about a new way to help pregnant women in emergencies, called obstetric emergency triage, which isn't used in Sweden yet. It looks at how this new method can find very sick women during and after childbirth more safely. The study also wants to see how workers feel about using this new way to help pregnant women.

Use of contraceptives, empowerment and agency of adolescent girls and young women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Lassi ZS; Rahim KA; Stavropoulos AM; Ryan LM; Tyagi J; Adewale B; Kurji J; Bhaumik S; Meherali S; Ali M pubmed id: 38479786

Many young people don't have enough information or resources to make their own choices about their future and health, like deciding if they want to have kids. This study looks at how using birth control helps teenagers make their own decisions and feel more in control, and how feeling in control can also lead them to use birth control.

Navigating cultural and gender aspects of stigma among women living with HIV in Vietnam.

Lin C; Nguyen DB; Nguyen L; Nguyen TT; Li L; Minh Giang L pubmed id: 38478464

Women with HIV in Vietnam face challenges because of stigma and gender inequality. Many feel judged and isolated due to stereotypes, which can make it hard to get jobs or healthcare. However, with family and friends' support, they can find strength and overcome some of these challenges.

Girls' experiences of cellphone porn use in South Africa and their accounts of sexual risk in the classroom.

Mayeza E; Ngidi ND; Bhana D; Janak R pubmed id: 38478402

Violence in South African schools is a big problem, and this study looks at how using cellphones to watch porn might be related to this issue. The study talks with girls about their experiences and finds that boys watching porn at school can lead to girls being harassed. It also shows how girls are trying to stay safe and control their own choices.

Fertility of Czech Gay and Straight Men, Women, and Their Relatives: Testing the Sexually Antagonistic Gene Hypothesis.

Fořt J; Flegr J; Kuba R; Kaňková Š pubmed id: 38472605

The study looked at how family fertility might explain why homosexuality exists. Researchers found that gay men and lesbian women have fewer children than straight people, and family patterns didn't really show support for the idea that other family members have more children to balance this out. This means the theory that there are special genes helping balance doesn't seem true.

A Behavioral Economic Examination of Sexual Behaviors in the Era of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis via Explanatory Sequential Mixed Methods.

Gebru NM; James TG; Ahn S; Cheong J; Berry MS; Cook RL; Leeman RF pubmed id: 38472604

Researchers studied how taking a medicine called PrEP affects decisions about using condoms among young men who have sex with men. They found that those who take PrEP are less likely to use condoms right away or wait for one compared to those who don't take PrEP. The study suggests that a task called SDDT can help understand these decisions better, and thinks maybe giving condoms with PrEP might be a good idea.

(In)visibilising pregnancy loss in Southern Malawi.

de Kok B; Chirwa Kajombo M; Matinga P; Kaunda B pubmed id: 38469825

This paper talks about how losing a baby during pregnancy or shortly after is hard for women in southern Malawi. The study found that society often blames women for these losses and makes it hard for them to talk about their feelings, which is not fair and can cause more hurt. The authors say we need to change how we talk about and handle these losses.