Anti-racism, Heterosexism, and Transphobia: Strategies for Adolescent Health Promotion Post-Coronavirus Disease 2019

Pediatr Clin North Am. 2024 Aug;71(4):745-760. doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2024.04.008. Epub 2024 May 30.

Abstract

Anti-Black racism, heterosexism, and transphobia are significant public health concerns contributing to poor adolescent health outcomes. The authors introduce the health-equity adapted STYLE framework to increase knowledge and awareness of Black and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, queer, questioning, asexual, or intersex (LGBTQ) + intersectionality. Guided by case examples, the authors identify key strategies to promote anti-racist, anti-heterosexist, and anti-transphobic practices. Utilization of this framework by adolescent health providers could promote the health and well-being of Black and LGBTQ + adolescents.

Keywords: Anti-black racism; Disparity; Equity; Gender identity; Race; Sexual orientation; Youth.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adolescent Health*
  • Black or African American
  • Female
  • Health Promotion* / methods
  • Homophobia
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Racism*
  • Sexual and Gender Minorities*