2023
Guided LGBTQ-affirmative internet cognitive-behavioral therapy for sexual minority youth's mental health: A randomized controlled trial of a minority stress treatment approach
Pachankis J, Soulliard Z, Layland E, Behari K, Seager van Dyk I, Eisenstadt B, Chiaramonte D, Ljótsson B, Särnholm J, Bjureberg J. Guided LGBTQ-affirmative internet cognitive-behavioral therapy for sexual minority youth's mental health: A randomized controlled trial of a minority stress treatment approach. Behaviour Research And Therapy 2023, 169: 104403. PMID: 37716019, PMCID: PMC10601985, DOI: 10.1016/j.brat.2023.104403.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsInternet-based CBTCognitive behavioral therapyPsychological distressAnxiety symptomsMinority stressInternet-based cognitive behavioral therapyInternet cognitive behavioural therapyMental healthHIV transmission risk behaviorsLGBTQ youthYouth mental healthICBT participantsPreliminary efficacyAcceptable treatmentIntervention acceptabilityTreatment approachesAlcohol useMost outcomesStigmatizing conditionSuicidal thoughtsWeekly assessmentsBehavioral healthFuture researchGroup comparisonsParticipants
2019
Sexual risk behaviors in the internet age: the case of Chinese men who have sex with men
Sun S, Hoyt WT, Pachankis JE. Sexual risk behaviors in the internet age: the case of Chinese men who have sex with men. AIDS Care 2019, 32: 302-309. PMID: 31533450, PMCID: PMC6980990, DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2019.1668525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSexual identity stigmaSocial lifeAnal intercourse partnersIdentity stigmaSexual minority stigmaSocial mediaIntercourse partnersInternet ageInternet useSafer sexCondomless anal intercourseMinority stressMore condom useFrequent useLess condom useCondom useLifeSexual riskChinese menHierarchical regression analysis
2017
Anti-LGBT and Anti-immigrant Structural Stigma
Pachankis JE, Hatzenbuehler ML, Berg RC, Fernández-Dávila P, Mirandola M, Marcus U, Weatherburn P, Schmidt AJ. Anti-LGBT and Anti-immigrant Structural Stigma. JAIDS Journal Of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 2017, 76: 356-366. PMID: 28787329, PMCID: PMC5659919, DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000001519.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overCultural CharacteristicsDirective CounselingEmigrants and ImmigrantsEuropeHIV InfectionsHumansInternal-External ControlInternetMaleMiddle AgedPatient Acceptance of Health CarePrevalenceRisk FactorsRisk-TakingSexual and Gender MinoritiesSexual BehaviorSocial EnvironmentSocial StigmaSocial SupportYoung AdultConceptsStructural stigmaSexual minoritiesHIV preventionIntersectional populationHIV prevention outcomesHome countryNational attitudesHIV prevention knowledgeUnequal treatmentMigrantsImmigrantsNational lawEuropean countriesHIV riskEuropean MSM Internet SurveyCountriesStigmaPrecautionary behaviorLinguistic statusGlobal HIV epidemicStructural determinantsMinorityService coverageDiverse sampleInternet survey
2016
Specialty Choice Among Sexual and Gender Minorities in Medicine: The Role of Specialty Prestige, Perceived Inclusion, and Medical School Climate
Sitkin NA, Pachankis JE. Specialty Choice Among Sexual and Gender Minorities in Medicine: The Role of Specialty Prestige, Perceived Inclusion, and Medical School Climate. LGBT Health 2016, 3: 451-460. PMID: 27726495, PMCID: PMC5165663, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2016.0058.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Hidden from health
Pachankis JE, Hatzenbuehler ML, Hickson F, Weatherburn P, Berg RC, Marcus U, Schmidt AJ. Hidden from health. AIDS 2015, 29: 1239-1246. PMID: 26035323, PMCID: PMC4820755, DOI: 10.1097/qad.0000000000000724.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHIV preventive servicesEuropean MSM Internet SurveyUnmet prevention needsHIV prevention servicesMale sex partnersSexual risk behaviorsTesting servicesHIV infectionHIV statusPrevention needsHigher oddsSex partnersRisk behaviorsMSMHigh levelsHIVOddsBehavioral outcomesStigmaOutcomesSexual orientation concealmentEuropean countriesInternet surveyPrecautionary behavior
2013
Developing an Online Health Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men
Pachankis JE, Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Golub SA, Parsons JT. Developing an Online Health Intervention for Young Gay and Bisexual Men. AIDS And Behavior 2013, 17: 2986-2998. PMID: 23673791, PMCID: PMC3796172, DOI: 10.1007/s10461-013-0499-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultBisexualityConsumer Health InformationDirective CounselingEducational StatusFocus GroupsHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PromotionHIV SeropositivityHomosexuality, MaleHumansInternetMalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePatient SatisfactionPreventive Health ServicesProgram DevelopmentProspective StudiesRisk Reduction BehaviorRisk-TakingSocial NetworkingSubstance-Related DisordersSurveys and QuestionnairesText MessagingUnited StatesConceptsYoung gayBisexual menCompetent health servicesResults of interviewsOriginal intervention participantsLife callEffective adaptationGayCritical risk groupHIV risk reduction interventionsField's abilityDelivery recommendationsOnline interventionOnline health interventionsRisk reduction interventionsHealth servicesImportant gapRisk reduction programsReduction programsHIV incidenceUnique strengthsPreventive modalitiesIntervention participantsRisk groupsIntervention delivery