Epidemiology and Biostatistics Dissertation Defense: Anqi Wang
Monday, December 12, 2022
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Anqi
Wang, MS, will present
"Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Identity and Sexual Minority Stress: Impact
on Chronic Disease Related to Inflammation and Pain Interference"
Research suggests that chronic diseases and health conditions are more
prevalent among sexual minority individuals. The minority stress hypothesis is
the predominant potential explanation for this health disparity. Using the data
from National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC),
we evaluated the impact of sexual orientation and minority stress impacts on
chronic diseases and conditions related to inflammation. Specifically, this
study examined: 1) the associations of sexual orientation with diabetes,
arthritis, and pain interference with normal work, including intersectional
analysis of the additional impact of gender and race/ethnicity; 2) the
associations of perceived sexual minority discrimination with diabetes, arthritis,
and pain interference, after considering effect modification by gender,
race/ethnicity, and age; and 3) evaluation of sexual minority discrimination
and mental health disorders as mediators between sexual orientation and health
outcomes (diabetes, arthritis, and pain interference with normal work).
Committee Members: Seth Welles
(Advisor), Committee members: Alison Evans, Jana Mossey, Loni Tabb, Neal
Goldstein, Randel Sell, Scarlett Bellamy
For more information, please email nanderson@drexel.edu
Contact Information
Nancy Colon-Anderson
nanderson@drexel.edu