Elle Lett
Biographic Data
| ID | 79682 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Elle Lett |
| GIVEN NAMES | Elle |
| FAMILY NAME | Lett |
| SIGNATURE | LETT E |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Pennsylvania |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6590-7821 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 17 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 23 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 17 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Gender Diversity Among U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates, 2016–2023
Purpose: This study aims to characterize demographic characteristics of transgender and nonbinary (trans) medical students and their training experiences. Methods: We conducted cross-sectional analyses of responses to the Association of American Medical Colleges Graduation Questionnaire (2016–2023) to characterize trans medical students using measures of race, ethnicity, age, and medical school region; assess overall satisfaction with medical tra…
Medical Education Satisfaction and Change of Intended Specialty among Graduating Students by Intersectional Position
Introduction: A diverse health care workforce can better serve diverse patient populations. This study characterizes the experience of sexual minority medical students, particularly those with multiple marginalized identities, to determine how these are related to intended specialty and satisfaction with medical education. Methods: Using data from 2018 to 2020 Association of American Medical Colleges Graduation Questionnaire (GQ) and matching Mat…
“Created Anew”
While a focus on intersectional oppression elucidates important structural influences on health, it also obfuscates elements of how oppressed communities view themselves and their experiences. Black queer intersectional joy is one such element, and exploring this concept provides different openings for researchers to build solidarity with and produce relevant research alongside communities facing class oppression, heterosexism, racism, and cissex…
Inequities in Conversion Practice Exposure at the Intersection of Ethnoracial and Gender Identities
Objectives. To examine inequities in conversion practice exposure across intersections of ethnoracial groups and gender identity in the United States. Methods. Data were obtained from The Population Research in Identity and Disparities for Equality Study of sexual and gender minority people from 2019 to 2021 (n = 9274). We considered 3 outcomes: lifetime exposure, age of first exposure, and period between first and last exposure among those expos…
On, With, By—Advancing Transgender Health Research and Clinical Practice
To redress the social structures that cause harm and limit opportunities for trans persons to lead, current cisgender leaders can take actions including deferring opportunities to trans persons to ensure a redistribution of power and resources to trans experts. This article presents necessary steps to recruit, collaborate, and elevate trans experts
Effects of Race and Gender Classifications on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Estimates for Clinical Decision-Making in a Cohort of Black Transgender Women
Introduction: Despite their dynamic, socially constructed, and imprecise nature, both race and gender are included in common risk calculators used for clinical decision-making about statin therapy for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention. Methods and Materials: We assessed the effect of manipulating six different race-gender categories on ASCVD risk scores among 90 Black transgender women. Results: Risk scores varied by opera…
Transgender Adults From Minoritized Ethnoracial Groups in the U.S. Report Greater Subjective Cognitive Decline
When considering the intersection of transgender and ethnoracial identities, we found that transgender adults from minoritized ethnoracial groups reported higher odds of SCD when compared to cisgender adults from minoritized ethnoracial groups. Additional studies are needed to understand the relationship between racialized and gendered inequities in cognitive impairment and how specific mechanisms of systemic transphobia and racism may contribute…
Transgender/nonbinary young adults’ exposure to cissexism-related social stressors
Health Equity Tourism
Gender affirming hormone therapy dosing behaviors among transgender and nonbinary adults
Gender-affirming hormones have been shown to improve psychological functioning and quality of life among transgender and nonbinary (trans) people, yet, scant research exists regarding whether and why individuals take more or less hormones than prescribed. Drawing on survey data from 379 trans people who were prescribed hormones, we utilized multivariable logistic regression models to identify factors associated with hormone-dosing behaviors and c…
Experiences of violence and discrimination among LGBTQ+ individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic
OBJECTIVES: To characterise the extent to which the levels of violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people have changed amid COVID-19. DESIGN: Cross-sectional, secondary analysis. SETTING: 79 countries. PARTICIPANTS: All adults (aged ≥18 years) who used the Hornet social networking application and provided consent to participate. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The main outcome was whether individuals ha…
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Among Transgender Men and Nonbinary Assigned Female at Birth Young Adults in the United States
Sexual Behaviors Associated with HIV Transmission Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Young Adults
We’ve Got Our Own Beliefs, Attitudes, Myths”
Racial inequity in fatal US police shootings, 2015–2020
Introduction Violent encounters with police represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the USA, especially among Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). This study characterises trends in fatal police shootings overall and by armed status and quantifies inequities in mortality burden and years of life lost (YLL) across racial/ethnic groups. Methods Longitudinal study of Washington Post data on fatal police shootings in t…
Recognizing Racism in Medicine
Purpose: This piece details the evaluation and implementation of a student-led educational intervention designed to train health professionals on the impact of racism in health care and provide tools to mitigate it. In addition, this conference, cosponsored by medical, nursing, and social work training programs, facilitates development of networks of providers with the knowledge and skills to recognize and address racism in health care. Methods: …
The Combined Influence of Air Pollution and Home Learning Environment on Early Cognitive Skills in Children
Cognitive skills are one component of school readiness that reflect a child's neurodevelopment and are influenced by environmental and social factors. Most studies assess the impact of these factors individually, without taking into consideration the complex interactions of multiple factors. The objective of this study was to examine the joint association of markers of environmental pollution and of social factors on early cognitive skills in an …
Racial inequity in fatal US police shootings, 2015–2020
Introduction Violent encounters with police represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the USA, especially among Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). This study characterises trends in fatal police shootings overall and by armed status and quantifies inequities in mortality burden and years of life lost (YLL) across racial/ethnic groups. Methods Longitudinal study of Washington Post data on fatal police shootings in t…
Transgender/nonbinary young adults’ exposure to cissexism-related social stressors
Transgender Adults From Minoritized Ethnoracial Groups in the U.S. Report Greater Subjective Cognitive Decline
When considering the intersection of transgender and ethnoracial identities, we found that transgender adults from minoritized ethnoracial groups reported higher odds of SCD when compared to cisgender adults from minoritized ethnoracial groups. Additional studies are needed to understand the relationship between racialized and gendered inequities in cognitive impairment and how specific mechanisms of systemic transphobia and racism may contribute…
Inequities in Conversion Practice Exposure at the Intersection of Ethnoracial and Gender Identities
Objectives. To examine inequities in conversion practice exposure across intersections of ethnoracial groups and gender identity in the United States. Methods. Data were obtained from The Population Research in Identity and Disparities for Equality Study of sexual and gender minority people from 2019 to 2021 (n = 9274). We considered 3 outcomes: lifetime exposure, age of first exposure, and period between first and last exposure among those expos…
The Combined Influence of Air Pollution and Home Learning Environment on Early Cognitive Skills in Children
Cognitive skills are one component of school readiness that reflect a child's neurodevelopment and are influenced by environmental and social factors. Most studies assess the impact of these factors individually, without taking into consideration the complex interactions of multiple factors. The objective of this study was to examine the joint association of markers of environmental pollution and of social factors on early cognitive skills in an …
Recognizing Racism in Medicine
Purpose: This piece details the evaluation and implementation of a student-led educational intervention designed to train health professionals on the impact of racism in health care and provide tools to mitigate it. In addition, this conference, cosponsored by medical, nursing, and social work training programs, facilitates development of networks of providers with the knowledge and skills to recognize and address racism in health care. Methods: …
We’ve Got Our Own Beliefs, Attitudes, Myths”
Racial inequity in fatal US police shootings, 2015–2020
Introduction Violent encounters with police represent a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the USA, especially among Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC). This study characterises trends in fatal police shootings overall and by armed status and quantifies inequities in mortality burden and years of life lost (YLL) across racial/ethnic groups. Methods Longitudinal study of Washington Post data on fatal police shootings in t…
Health Equity Tourism
Gender affirming hormone therapy dosing behaviors among transgender and nonbinary adults
Gender-affirming hormones have been shown to improve psychological functioning and quality of life among transgender and nonbinary (trans) people, yet, scant research exists regarding whether and why individuals take more or less hormones than prescribed. Drawing on survey data from 379 trans people who were prescribed hormones, we utilized multivariable logistic regression models to identify factors associated with hormone-dosing behaviors and c…
Experiences of violence and discrimination among LGBTQ+ individuals during the Covid-19 pandemic
OBJECTIVES: To characterise the extent to which the levels of violence and discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people have changed amid COVID-19. DESIGN: Cross-sectional, secondary analysis. SETTING: 79 countries. PARTICIPANTS: All adults (aged ≥18 years) who used the Hornet social networking application and provided consent to participate. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: The main outcome was whether individuals ha…
Racial/Ethnic Differences in Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Among Transgender Men and Nonbinary Assigned Female at Birth Young Adults in the United States
Sexual Behaviors Associated with HIV Transmission Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Young Adults
On, With, By—Advancing Transgender Health Research and Clinical Practice
To redress the social structures that cause harm and limit opportunities for trans persons to lead, current cisgender leaders can take actions including deferring opportunities to trans persons to ensure a redistribution of power and resources to trans experts. This article presents necessary steps to recruit, collaborate, and elevate trans experts
Effects of Race and Gender Classifications on Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Estimates for Clinical Decision-Making in a Cohort of Black Transgender Women
Introduction: Despite their dynamic, socially constructed, and imprecise nature, both race and gender are included in common risk calculators used for clinical decision-making about statin therapy for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) prevention. Methods and Materials: We assessed the effect of manipulating six different race-gender categories on ASCVD risk scores among 90 Black transgender women. Results: Risk scores varied by opera…
Transgender Adults From Minoritized Ethnoracial Groups in the U.S. Report Greater Subjective Cognitive Decline
When considering the intersection of transgender and ethnoracial identities, we found that transgender adults from minoritized ethnoracial groups reported higher odds of SCD when compared to cisgender adults from minoritized ethnoracial groups. Additional studies are needed to understand the relationship between racialized and gendered inequities in cognitive impairment and how specific mechanisms of systemic transphobia and racism may contribute…
Transgender/nonbinary young adults’ exposure to cissexism-related social stressors
Inequities in Conversion Practice Exposure at the Intersection of Ethnoracial and Gender Identities
Objectives. To examine inequities in conversion practice exposure across intersections of ethnoracial groups and gender identity in the United States. Methods. Data were obtained from The Population Research in Identity and Disparities for Equality Study of sexual and gender minority people from 2019 to 2021 (n = 9274). We considered 3 outcomes: lifetime exposure, age of first exposure, and period between first and last exposure among those expos…
Medical Education Satisfaction and Change of Intended Specialty among Graduating Students by Intersectional Position
Introduction: A diverse health care workforce can better serve diverse patient populations. This study characterizes the experience of sexual minority medical students, particularly those with multiple marginalized identities, to determine how these are related to intended specialty and satisfaction with medical education. Methods: Using data from 2018 to 2020 Association of American Medical Colleges Graduation Questionnaire (GQ) and matching Mat…
“Created Anew”
While a focus on intersectional oppression elucidates important structural influences on health, it also obfuscates elements of how oppressed communities view themselves and their experiences. Black queer intersectional joy is one such element, and exploring this concept provides different openings for researchers to build solidarity with and produce relevant research alongside communities facing class oppression, heterosexism, racism, and cissex…
Gender Diversity Among U.S. Allopathic Medical School Graduates, 2016–2023
Purpose: This study aims to characterize demographic characteristics of transgender and nonbinary (trans) medical students and their training experiences. Methods: We conducted cross-sectional analyses of responses to the Association of American Medical Colleges Graduation Questionnaire (2016–2023) to characterize trans medical students using measures of race, ethnicity, age, and medical school region; assess overall satisfaction with medical tra…
Psychology (11 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (10 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Sociology (10 works) · Transgender (9 works) · Demography (6 works) · Gender Studies (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Health care (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works)