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ArticleInternational journal of behavioral medicine2025

Comparing Stroke Risk Factors Among Sexual Minority Groups in Texas.

Brittany Krenek, Samuel Tundealao, Jennifer E S Beauchamp, Sean I Savitz, Irene Tamí-Maury

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Brittany Krenek *Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Samuel Tundealao *Department of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Jennifer E S BeauchampDepartment of Research, Cizik School of Nursing, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Sean I SavitzDepartment of Neurology, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA.
Irene Tamí-MauryDepartment of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX, USA. Irene.Tami@uth.tmc.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1404-8641
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston · US

Funding

Text2QuitPLUS: A Text-based Smoking Cessation Intervention for Sexual and Gender Minority GroupsK22CA237639 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HLTH SCI CTR HOUSTON · PI TAMI-MAURY, IRENE · 2020 to 2023
$527k
NCI NIH HHS 1K22CA237639NCI NIH HHS K22 CA237639
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundKnowledge gaps remain on stroke risk and disparities between sexual minority (SM) subgroups. In this study, stroke risk between SM subgroups, specifically gay/bisexual men and lesbian/bisexual women (G/BM and L/BW), was assessed.

methodData were collected in June 2022 using a bilingual (English and Spanish) cross-sectional paper-and-pen survey distributed among 183 SM individuals attending the 2022 Houston Pride Parade and Festival, as well as across Texas via phone call or online format. Relevant sociodemographic and stroke risk factors were compared between G/BM and L/BW using chi-square (or Fisher's exact, when appropriate) and two-sample t-tests. Sexual orientation was used to predict stroke risk using multiple binomial logistic regression, adjusting for other sociodemographic determinants.

resultsWhile comparing the stroke risk factors between G/BW and L/BW, statistically significant differences were found in hypertension (p = 0.047), age (p < 0.001), smoking status (p = 0.043), cholesterol level (p < 0.001), and HIV (p = 0.038). G/BM were 2.79 times more likely to have a higher stroke risk compared to L/BW (aOR = 2.79; CI, 1.11-6.05, p = 0.032), after adjusting for other sociodemographic factors.

conclusionThis pilot study, conducted in Texas, adds to the existing scientific literature on stroke risk among the SM population and revealed that G/BM might have a higher stroke risk compared to L/BW. These findings can inform future research and intervention designs tailored to G/BM and L/BW communities and improve their overall health.

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Sexual and Gender MinoritiesStrokeAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansHypertensionMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsTexasBisexualGayLesbianSexual orientationStroke risk

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