Obesity in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations: Prevalence and Correlates

Stevens, Serena D.

doi:10.1007/s13679-023-00499-z

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“…23 A nonheterosexual orientation was reported by 46% of all respondents and 59% of AFAB youth compared to population estimates of approximately 4%-8% among adolescents and adults, 41,42 and 12% of highschool aged adolescents across North America, although further research may be required to better understand rates of nonheterosexual orientation. Higher rates of obesity have been previously identified among some but not all sexual minority youth and young adults, 28,43 especially among AFAB individuals. 44 This finding could in part be explained by sexual minorities facing greater disparities in access to healthcare 45 and minority stress 46,47 that may promote obesogenic thoughts and behaviours such as binge eating, body dissatisfaction, and avoidance of activity.…”

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Gender diversity among adolescents with obesity in a weight management programme

Zytner,

Stanley,

Grewal

et al. 2024

Clinical Obesity

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SummaryGender dysphoria (GD) and obesity share commonalities, including associations with mental health comorbidities, disordered eating, body dissatisfaction and may intensify with physical and developmental changes during adolescence. While associations of obesity and gender diversity have been identified, rates of gender diversity among adolescents with obesity remain unclear. The aim was to examine gender diversity among adolescents with obesity in a weight management programme. A single‐centre cross‐sectional questionnaire study was conducted. Eligible adolescents received the Gender Identity/GD Questionnaire for Adolescents and Adults (GIDYQ‐AA), a validated instrument measuring gender diversity and GD. Gender identities, sexual orientations, questionnaire scores, and frequency of GD (GIDYQ‐AA score <3) were determined. The relationship of GIDYQ‐AA scores and BMI Z‐score (BMIz) was assessed. Of 72 consenting youth, 29 assigned females (AF) and 17 assigned males (AM) completed GIDYQ‐AA and demographic questions. Seventeen (59%) AF reported non‐heterosexual orientations, and 6 (21%) reported non‐cisgender identities. One (6%) AM reported non‐cisgender identity. Two (4%) AF individuals had GD based on GIDYQ‐AA scores. GIDYQ‐AA scores did not correlate with BMIz. In conclusion, adolescents with obesity, particularly AF with non‐heterosexual orientation, reported high rates of non‐cisgender identity and GD. Routine screening for gender‐related concerns in weight management settings may be warranted.

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