Effects of Same-Sex Marriage Legalization for Sexual Minority Men in Taiwan: Findings From a Prospective Study

Huang, Yu‐Te; Liang, Zurong

doi:10.3389/ijph.2022.1604489

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“…9 To the best of our knowledge, there are no Asian or Japanese studies regarding SGM with national representativeness. A few Asian studies evaluating specific cohorts have reported that SGM is marginalized [10][11][12] , whereas much of the literature has been conducted in Western countries. The paucity of evidence could be attributed to certain Asian countries' opposition to the aforementioned United Nations resolution regarding SGM.…”

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Estimation of Sexual and Gender Minorities in the adult population of Japan: Descriptive Epidemiological Study utilizing a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Internet Survey

Minami,

Inoue,

Matsushima

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BackgroundDescriptive study of Japanese sexual and gender minority (SGM) population with national representativeness have not been conducted. We sought to estimate the proportion of the Japanese SGM, and to describe those demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related variables.MethodsUtilizing data on a nationwide cross-sectional internet survey from September 12th to October 19th, 2022, we conducted a comprehensive descriptive study by applying inverse probable weighting method for national representativeness. Participants self-reported as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, or gender minority (GM) and responded to questions on various demographic, socioeconomic, and health-related concerns.FindingsAmong Japanese adults, 4.8% identified as homosexuals, 1.3% as bisexuals, and 3.8% as GMs. SGMs were less likely to be married/partnered compared to heterosexuals, though a certain proportion were in opposite-sex marriages/partnerships. SGMs had lower household equivalent income, insurance coverage, home ownership, current smoking rates, good self-rated health, and full COVID-19 vaccination rates. They also exhibited higher rates of substance use, severe psychological distress, feelings of loneliness, and fear of COVID-19 compared to heterosexuals. When divided by assigned sex at birth, SGM males had poorer employment status, lower academic attainment, and higher body mass index compared to their heterosexual counterparts, while SGM females showed opposite trends.InterpretationDifferences in demographic, socioeconomic, and health status between heterosexuals and SGMs underscore the need for targeted health policies and interventions to address health disparities among Japanese SGMs. Additionally, these results suggest that directly applying Western health policies to the Japanese context may not always be appropriate.FundingFunded by the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, the Research Support Program to Apply the Wisdom of the University to tackle COVID-19 Related Emergency Problems, University of Tsukuba, and Health Labour Sciences Research Grantand the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.

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Estimation of Sexual and Gender Minorities in the adult population of Japan: Descriptive Epidemiological Study utilizing a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Internet Survey

Minami,

Inoue,

Matsushima

et al. 2024

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“…Taiwan also made history on May 24, 2019, by becoming the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage. 1 As a result of the increasing prevalence of transgenderism, there has been a rise in patients with gender dysphoria who are seeking sex reassignment therapy, which involves hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery.…”

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“…In recent years, Taiwan has emerged as one of the most welcoming countries for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community in Asia, and there has been a rise in transgender individuals as well as acceptance of diversity in gender identity. Taiwan also made history on May 24, 2019, by becoming the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage 1 . As a result of the increasing prevalence of transgenderism, there has been a rise in patients with gender dysphoria who are seeking sex reassignment therapy, which involves hormone therapy and gender reassignment surgery.…”

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Facial Anthropometric Analysis of Gender-Related Characteristics in Computed Tomography

Luo,

Chou,

Chen

2023

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Background In recent years, facial feminization surgery (FFS) has gained increasing popularity because of increases in transgender individuals and the acceptance of diversity in gender identity. However, there is still a scarcity of anthropometric research to guide evidence-based practices for FFS in Taiwan. Aim and Objectives The purpose of this study was to provide a reference for surgeons to achieve optimal outcomes for patients undergoing FFS. The anthropometric analysis could help surgeons meet patients' specific requirements and improve patients' alignment with their gender identity. Materials and Methods The study group consisted of 100 patients (50 males and 50 females) who had undergone cranial computed tomography at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan because of the indication of blunt injuries to the head and face with suspected skull and facial fractures. The computed tomography images were imported into the OsiriX image software to conduct an anthropometric evaluation. The parameters used in the measurements included 2 aspects: bone and soft tissue anthropometric analysis. Results Anthropometric data were obtained from 50 males (age 32.6 ± 11.4 years) and 50 females (age 33.7 ± 10.3 years). The results for bone measurements showed that both the forehead bossing length and nasal bone width in the male group were significantly greater. The frontal angle in both bone and soft tissue in the male group was significantly smaller. The chin height and bigonial width in both bone and soft tissue in the male group were significantly greater. Although the average gonial angle was greater in the female group, the difference was not significant. For the measurements of lip projection, the results showed that there was no significant difference. Although this group of Asian males had more acute nasolabial angles, the difference was not statistically significant. However, the average nasofrontal angle among females was significantly more obtuse than among males. Conclusion The results revealed that Asian males tend to have more prominent superior orbital rims, wider nasal bones, and wider and taller mandibles compared with Asian females. Despite showing some trends, the gonial angle and lip projections did not reveal any significant differences, which is likely because of a large amount of variation.

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The Influence of Concerns About a Child’s Sexual Orientation on Mental Health Among Parents of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Children in Hong Kong

2022

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Effects of Same-Sex Marriage Legalization for Sexual Minority Men in Taiwan: Findings From a Prospective Study

Cited by 8 publications

References 39 publications

Estimation of Sexual and Gender Minorities in the adult population of Japan: Descriptive Epidemiological Study utilizing a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Internet Survey

Estimation of Sexual and Gender Minorities in the adult population of Japan: Descriptive Epidemiological Study utilizing a Nationwide Cross-Sectional Internet Survey

Facial Anthropometric Analysis of Gender-Related Characteristics in Computed Tomography

The Influence of Concerns About a Child’s Sexual Orientation on Mental Health Among Parents of Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Children in Hong Kong

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