Conversion Therapy Exposure and Elevated Cardiovascular Disease Risk
In this cohort study of SGM young adults AMAB, exposure to SOGICE was associated with adverse cardiovascular health indicators, including elevated DBP and SBP, increased SI, and higher odds of self-reported HHBP. These findings underscore the need for public health and policy interventions to enforce and strengthen bans on SOGICE practices. Recognizing the cardiovascular health consequences of SOGICE contributes to addressing SGM health disparities and emphasizes the importance of affirmative care approaches that prioritize the well-being of SGM individuals.
Authors
- Brian S. Mustanski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9222-5116)
- James K. Gibb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1334-5433)
- Joshua M. Schrock (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9564-0737)
- Thomas W. McDade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5829-648X)
- Madison Shea Smith (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5310-5725)
- Richard T. D’Aquila (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9653-5987)
Institutions
- Northwestern University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JAMA Network Open
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.8745
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 9.75
Funders
- Third Coast Center for AIDS Research
- National Institutes of Health
- Center for AIDS Research, University of Washington
- Canadian Institutes of Health Research