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Weight-related disparities for transgender college students
Nicole A VanKim1, Darin J Erickson1, Marla E Eisenberg2
1Division of Epidemiology and Community Health, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Minneapolis, MN.
Objective:
The objective of this study was to explore disparities in weight and weight-related behaviors by transgender identity.
Methods:
Cross-sectional regression models were fit using 2007-2011 College Student Health Survey data.
Results:
Compared to non-transgender, transgender subjects (N=53) were more likely to be either underweight [adjusted relative risk (95% CI): 4.78 (1.61-14.18)] or obese [2.45 (1.21-4.93)], and less likely to meet recommendations for strenuous physical activity [1.16 (1.01-1.34)], strengthening physical activity [1.32 (1.11-1.56)], and screen time [1.20 (1.02-1.41)].
Conclusions:
More research is needed to understand the unique social contexts of transgender college students with regard to weight status, physical activity, and screen time in order to effectively inform intervention and policy development and implementation.
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