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General Reports
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Social Ecological Correlates of Polyvictimization among a National Sample of Transgender, Genderqueer, and Cisgender Sexual Minority Adolescents.
Sterzing PR, Ratliff GA, Gartner RE, et al
Child Abuse Negl. 2017 Feb 18;67:1-12.
Abstract

Phylogenetic Evidence of HIV-1 Transmission Between Adult and Adolescent Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Wolf E, Herbeck JT, Van Rompaey S, et al

AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses
. 2016 Nov 1
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Reaching Adolescent Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Men Online: Development and Refinement of a National Recruitment Strategy.
Prescott TL, Phillips Ii G, DuBois LZ, et al 

J Med Internet Res
. 2016 Aug 4;18(8):
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Health Risks in Same-Sex Attracted Ugandan University Students: Evidence from Two Cross-Sectional Studies.
Agardh A, Ross M, Östergren PO, et al

PLoS One
. 2016 Mar 16;11(3):e0150627.
Paper

The Body as a Site of Gender-related Distress: Ethical Considerations for Gender Variant Youth in Clinical Settings.
Roen K.
J Homosex
. 2015 Dec 7
Abstract

Mother-Son Communication About Sex and Routine Human Immunodeficiency Virus Testing Among Younger Men of Color Who Have Sex With Men.
Bouris A, Hill BJ, Fisher K, Erickson G, Schneider JA.
J Adolesc Health
. 2015 Aug 28. pii: S1054-139X(15)00286-4.
Abstract

Emotional Health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Questioning Bullies: Does It Differ from Straight Bullies?
Eisenberg ME, Gower AL, McMorris BJ.
J Youth Adolesc. 2015 Jun 13.
Abstract

Is this normal? Is this not normal? There's no set example": Sexual Health Intervention Preferences of LGBT Youth in Romantic Relationships.
Greene GJ, Fisher KA, Kuper L,  et al
Sex Res Social Policy
. 2015 Mar;12(1):1-14.

Abstract

The Role of Sexually Explicit Material in the Sexual Development of Same-Sex-Attracted Black Adolescent Males.
Arrington-Sanders R, Harper GW,  et al
Arch Sex Behav
. 2015 Feb 13
Abstract

Longitudinal Associations Among Bully, Homophobic Teasing, and Sexual Violence Perpetration Among Middle School Students.
Espelage DL, Basile KC, De La Rue L, Hamburger ME.
J Interpers Violence
. 2014 Oct 13. pii: 0886260514553113
Abstract

Reducing Health Disparities and Enhancing the Responsible Conduct of Research Involving LGBT Youth.
Fisher CB, Mustanski B.
Hastings Cent Rep. 2014 Sep;44 Suppl 4:S28-31.
Abstract

Gonadal Suppressive and Cross-Sex Hormone Therapy for Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents and Adults.
Smith KP, Madison CM, Milne NM.
Pharmacotherapy
. 2014 Sep 15
Abstract

Evaluation of Respondent-Driven Sampling in a Study of Urban Young Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Kuhns LM, Kwon S, Ryan DT,  et al

J Urban Health
.
2014 Aug 16
Abstract

Isolation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth: a dimensional concept analysis.
Johnson MJ, Amella EJ.
J Adv Nurs. 2014 Mar;70(3):523-32.
Abstract

Parental Monitoring, Parent-Adolescent Communication About Sex, and Sexual Risk Among Young Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Thoma BC, Huebner DM.

AIDS Behav
. 2014 Feb 19.
Abstract

Attitudes Toward Lesbians and Gays Among American and Dutch Adolescents.
Collier KL, Horn SS, Bos HM, Sandfort TG.

J Sex Res
. 2014 Feb
Abstract

Adolescent Gender-Related Abuse, Androphilia, and HIV Risk Among Transfeminine People of Color in New York City.
Hwahng SJ, Nuttbrock L.
J Homosex
. 2013 Dec 2.
Abstract

Peer victimization and sexual risk differences between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning and nontransgender heterosexual youths in grades 7-12.
Robinson JP, Espelage DL.
Am J Public Health. 2013 Oct;103(10):1810-9.
Abstract

Social environment and sexual risk-taking among gay and transgender African American youth.
Stevens R, Bernadini S, Jemmott JB.
Cult Health Sex
. 2013 Jul 26
Abstract

Isolation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth: a dimensional concept analysis.
Johnson MJ, Amella EJ.
J Adv Nurs. 2013 Jul 22.
Abstract

Same-Sex Sexual Attraction Does Not Spread in Adolescent Social Networks.
Brakefield TA, Mednick SC, Wilson HW, et al
Arch Sex Behav
. 2013 Jul 11. [
Abstract

Recommendations for promoting the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adolescents: a position paper of the society for adolescent health and medicine.
Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine.
J Adolesc Health. 2013 Apr;52(4):506-10.
Abstract

A review of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youth issues for the pediatrician.
Steever JB, Cooper-Serber E.
Pediatr Ann. 2013 Feb 1;42(2):34-9
Abstract

Examining Natural Mentoring Relationships (NMRs) among Self-Identified Gay, Bisexual, and Questioning (GBQ) Male Youth.
Torres RS, Harper GW, Sánchez B, et al
Child Youth Serv Rev
. 2012 Jan 1;34(1):8-14.
Abstract

Risk Factors for Homelessness Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths: A Developmental Milestone Approach.
Rosario M, Schrimshaw EW, Hunter J.
Child Youth Serv Rev
. 2012 Jan;34(1):186-193.

Abstract

High burden of homelessness among sexual-minority adolescents: findings from a representative Massachusetts high school sample.
Corliss HL, Goodenow CS, Nichols L, Austin SB.
Am J Public Health
. 2011 Sep;101(9):1683-9.
Abstract

House/ball culture and adolescent African-American transgender persons and men who have sex with men: a synthesis of the literature.
Phillips G 2nd, Peterson J, Binson D,  et al |
AIDS Care
. 2011 Jan 24:1-6
Abstract

Sexual attraction status and adolescent suicide proneness: the roles of hopelessness, depression, and social support.
Langhinrichsen-Rohling J, Lamis DA, Malone PS.
J Homosex
. 2011 Jan;58(1):52-82.
Abstract

Navigating partnerships and addressing tough issues in promoting health among GLBTQ youth: an interview with Jesus Ramirez-Valles. Interview by Carmen J. Head .
Ramirez-Valles J.

Health Promot Pract
.
2010 May;11(3 Suppl):15S-8S.
Abstract

Social justice and social determinants of health: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed, and queer youth in Canada.
Dysart-Gale D.  
J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs
. 2010 Feb;23(1):23-8.
Abstract

GLB Adolescent's "Coming out".
Riley BH.

J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs
. 2010 Feb;23(1):3-10.
Abstract

 
 

Tolerance Studies
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Political tolerance among adolescents towards homosexuals in Spain.
Sotelo MJ.
J Homosex 2000;39(1):95-105
Abstract
 

Education
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Support for instruction about homosexuality in South Carolina public schools.
Lindley LL, Reininger BM.
J Sch Health 2001 Jan;71(1):17-22
Abstract
 

Homophobia
 

       Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries         

  Naming the "outsider within": homophobic pejoratives and the verbal abuse of lesbian, gay and bisexual high-school pupils.
Thurlow C
J Adolesc 2001 Feb;24(1):25-38
Abstract
 
 

School Outcomes
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries         

 
The politics of sexual orientation issues in american schools.
Rienzo BA, Button JW, Sheu JJ, Li Y. 

J Sch Health. 2006 Mar;76(3):93-7.
Abstract

School outcomes of sexual minority youth in the United States: evidence from a national study.
Russell ST, Seif H, Truong NL.
J Adolesc 2001 Feb;24(1):111-27
Abstract

 

Risk Behaviors
 

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Risk assessment of adolescents with same-sex relationships.
Udry JR, Chantala K.
J Adolesc Health 2002 Jul;31(1):84-92
Abstract 

AIDS-Related Risk Among Adolescent Males Who Have Sex With Males, Females, or Both: Evidence From a Statewide Survey
Goodenow C,  Netherland J,  Szalacha L
Am J Public Health 2002; 92: 203-210.
Abstract 

Preventing sexual risk behaviors among gay, lesbian, and bisexual adolescents: the benefits of gay-sensitive HIV instruction in schools
Blake SM, Ledsky R,  Lehman T, et al
Am J Public Health 2001; 91: 940-946
Abstract 

 
 

Violence
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

Adolescent Gender-Related Abuse, Androphilia, and HIV Risk Among Transfeminine People of Color in New York City.
Hwahng SJ, Nuttbrock L.
J Homosex
. 2013 Dec 2.
Abstract

Inclusive Anti-bullying Policies and Reduced Risk of Suicide Attempts in Lesbian and Gay Youth.
Hatzenbuehler ML, Keyes KM.
J Adolesc Health
. 2013 Jul;53(1 Suppl):S21-6
Abstract

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Adolescent School Victimization: Implications for Young Adult Health and Adjustment.
Russell ST, Ryan C, Toomey RB, et al
J Sch Health. 2011 May;81(5):223-230.
Abstract

Sexual behaviors and sexual violence: adolescents with opposite-, same-, or both-sex partners.
Pathela P, Schillinger JA.
Pediatrics
. 2010 Nov;126(5):879-86.

Abstract

Prevalence of partner violence in same-sex romantic and sexual relationships in a national sample of adolescents.
Halpern CT, Young ML, Waller MW
 
J Adolesc Health.
2004 Aug;35(2):124-31.
Abstract 

Effects of at-school victimization and sexual orientation on lesbian,gay, or bisexual youths' health risk behavior.
Bontempo DE, D'Augelli AR.

J Adolesc Health 2002 May;30(5):364-74
Abstract 

Same-sex romantic attraction and experiences of violence in adolescence.
Russell ST, Franz BT, Driscoll AK.
Am J Public Health 2001 Jun;91(6):903-6
Abstract 
 

 

Drug Use
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Prevalence and correlates of substance use among trans*female youth ages 16-24 years in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Rowe C, Santos G, McFarland W, Wilson EC.
Drug Alcohol Depend
. 2014 Dec 15.
Abstract

Minority Stress and Substance Use in Sexual Minority Adolescents: A Meta-analysis.
Goldbach JT, Tanner-Smith EE, Bagwell M, Dunlap S.
Prev Sci. 2013 Apr 19.
Abstract

Initiation into prescription drug misuse: Differences between lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and heterosexual high-risk young adults in Los Angeles and New York.
Kecojevic A, Wong CF, Schrager SM,et al A
ddict Behav
. 2012 Jun 12
Abstract

 
 

Homelessness
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
The Role of Institutional Placement, Family Conflict, and Homosexuality in Homelessness Pathways Among Latino LGBT Youth in New York City.
Castellanos HD.

J Homosex
. 2015 Oct 26

Abstract

Is There an Emotional Cost of Completing High School? Ecological Factors and Psychological Distress Among LGBT Homeless Youth.
Bidell MP.
J Homosex. 2014 Mar;61(3):366-81.

Abstract

Social network and individual correlates of sexual risk behavior among homeless young men who have sex with men.
Tucker JS, Hu J, Golinelli D, , et al  
J Adolesc Health
. 2012 Oct;51(4):386-92

Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Decision Processes about Condom Use among Shelter-Homeless LGBT Youth in Manhattan.
Ream GL, Barnhart KF, Lotz KV.
AIDS Res Treat
. 2012;2012:659853.
Paper

 

Healthcare
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Office-Based Care for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Youth.
Levine DA; and the Committee on Adolescence
Pediatrics
. 2013 Jun 24.
Abstract

The health and health care of lesbian, gay, and bisexual adolescents.
Coker TR, Austin SB, Schuster MA. 
Annu Rev Public Health
. 2010 Apr 21;31:457-77
Abstract

How to reach sexual minority youth in the health care setting: the teens offer guidance.
Ginsburg KR, Winn RJ, Rudy BJ, et al.
J Adolesc Health 2002 Nov;31(5):407-16
Abstract

 

HIV/AIDS
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of high-risky behaviors in transmission of HIV among high school and college student MSM in China: a meta-analysis.
Yang Z, Huang Z, Dong Z,  
et al
BMC Public Health
. 2015 Dec 21;15(1):1272
Paper

Incidence of HIV Infection in Young Gay, Bisexual, and Other YMSM: The P18 Cohort Study.
Halkitis P, Kapadia F, Ompad D.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2015 Aug 1;69(4):466-473.
Abstract

Site-specific human papillomavirus infection in adolescent men who have sex with men (HYPER): an observational cohort study.
Zou H, Tabrizi SN, Grulich AE,  et al.
Lancet Infect Dis. 2014 Nov 27
Abstract

The MyPEEPS Randomized Controlled Trial: A Pilot of Preliminary Efficacy, Feasibility, and Acceptability of a Group-Level, HIV Risk Reduction Intervention for Young Men Who Have Sex with Men.
Hidalgo MA, Kuhns LM, Hotton AL,  et al

Arch Sex Behav
. 2014 Aug 19
Abstract

Sexual Behaviors and Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Teenage Men Who Have Sex With Men.
Zou H, Prestage G, Fairley CK,  et al

J Adolesc Health
. 2014 Mar 21.
Abstract

Unseen Risks: HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among Ethnically Diverse Sexual Minority Adolescent Females.
Thoma BC, Huebner DM, Rullo JE. |
AIDS Educ Prev
. 2013 Dec;25(6):535-41
Abstract

The Effect of Conspiracy Beliefs and Trust on HIV Diagnosis, Linkage, and Retention in Young MSM with HIV.
Gillman J, Davila J, Sansgiry S, Parkinson-Windross D,  et al
J Health Care Poor Underserve
d
. 2013;24(1):36-45.
Abstract

The Acceptability and Feasibility of an HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Trial with Young Men who Have Sex with Men (YMSM).
Hosek S, Siberry G, Bell M, Lally M,  et al
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2012 Dec 6.
Abstract

"It's crazy being a Black, gay youth." Getting information about HIV prevention: A pilot study.
Voisin DR, Bird JD, Shiu CS, Krieger C.

J Adolesc
. 2012 Dec 4.
Abstract

Sexual Risk Behavior and Risk Reduction Beliefs Among HIV-Positive Young Men Who have Sex with Men.
Bruce D, Harper GW, Suleta K
AIDS Behav
. 2012 Feb 15.
Abstract

The Role of Multiple Identities in Adherence to Medical Appointments Among Gay/Bisexual Male Adolescents Living with HIV.
Harper GW, Fernandez IM, Bruce D, Hosek SG, et al
AIDS Behav
. 2011 Nov 1. |
Abstract

Transmitted HIV-1 Drug Resistance Among Young Men of Color Who Have Sex With Men:
A Multicenter Cohort Analysis.
Hightow-Weidman LB, Hurt CB,  et al
J Adolesc Health
. 2011 Jan;48(1):94-9
Abstract

 

HIV Prevention Programs
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Patient-Provider Communication Barriers and Facilitators to HIV and STI Preventive Services for Adolescent MSM.
Fisher CB, Fried AL, Macapagal K, Mustanski B.
AIDS Behav. 2018 Mar 15.

Abstract

Online Focus Groups as an HIV Prevention Program for Gay, Bisexual, and Queer Adolescent Males.
Ybarra ML, DuBois LZ, Parsons JT,  et al

AIDS Educ Prev
. 2014 Dec;26(6):554-64.
Abstract

HIV prevention interventions with gay or bisexual men and youth.
Kelly JA.
AIDS 2000 Sep;14 Suppl 2:S34-9
Abstract

 

Sexual Behavior
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Decision Processes about Condom Use among Shelter-Homeless LGBT Youth in Manhattan.
Ream GL, Barnhart KF, Lotz KV.
AIDS Res Treat
. 2012;2012:659853.
Paper         

 

Transgendered
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Providing Home-Based HIV Testing and Counseling for Transgender Youth (Project Moxie): Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial.
Stephenson R, Metheny N, Sharma A, et al
JMIR Res Protoc. 2017 Nov 28;6(11):e237. 
Paper

Social environment and sexual risk-taking among gay and transgender African American youth.
Stevens R, Bernadini S, Jemmott JB.
Cult Health Sex
. 2013 Jul 26
Abstract

Isolation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth: a dimensional concept analysis.
Johnson MJ, Amella EJ.
J Adv Nurs. 2013 Jul 22.
Abstract

Continued Sexual Risk Behaviour in African American and Latino Male-to-Female Transgender Adolescents Living with Hiv/Aids: A Case Study.
Van Devanter N, Duncan A,et al
J AIDS Clin Re
s
. 2011 Dec 20;(S1).

Abstract

Comparing adult and adolescent transsexuals: An MMPI-2 and MMPI-A study.
de Vries AL, Kreukels BP, Steensma TD, et al
Psychiatry Res
. 2010 Aug 27
Abstract

Social justice and social determinants of health: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed, and queer youth in Canada.
Dysart-Gale D.  
J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs
. 2010 Feb;23(1):23-8.
Abstract

Overlooked, misunderstood and at-risk: Exploring the lives and HIV risk of ethnic minority male-to-female transgender youth.
Garofalo R, Deleon J, Osmer E, et a 
J Adolesc Health. 2006 Mar;38(3):230-236.
Abstract

 

Lesbian Challenges
 

        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Bisexual Invisibility and the Sexual Health Needs of Adolescent Girls.
Arbeit MR, Fisher CB, Macapagal K, Mustanski B.

LGBT Health
. 2016 Sep 7
Abstract

Unseen Risks: HIV-Related Risk Behaviors Among Ethnically Diverse Sexual Minority Adolescent Females.
Thoma BC, Huebner DM, Rullo JE. |
AIDS Educ Prev
. 2013 Dec;25(6):535-41

Abstract

Mental Health and Substance Use Disparities Among Urban Adolescent Lesbian and Bisexual Girls.
Marshal MP, Dermody SS, Shultz ML,  et al
J Am Psychiatr Nurses Assoc. 2013 Sep 20.
Abstract

Isolation of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth: a dimensional concept analysis.
Johnson MJ, Amella EJ.
J Adv Nurs. 2013 Jul 22.
Abstract

An Assessment of the Feasibility and Acceptability of a Friendship-Based Social Network Recruitment Strategy to Screen At-Risk African American and Hispanic/Latina Young Women for HIV Infection.
Boyer CB, Hightow-Weidman L,  et al
JAMA Pediatr
. 2013 Jan 21:1-8.
Abstract

Social justice and social determinants of health: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, intersexed, and queer youth in Canada.
Dysart-Gale D.  
J Child Adolesc Psychiatr Nurs
. 2010 Feb;23(1):23-8.
Abstract

 

 


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