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Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen

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ID157861
NAMEKaren I Fredriksen-Goldsen
GIVEN NAMESKaren I
FAMILY NAMEFredriksen-Goldsen
SIGNATUREFREDRIKSEN-GOLDSEN K I
AFFILIATIONSUniversity of Washington
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS25
TOTAL CITATIONS236
WORKS AS AUTHOR25
WORKS AS EDITOR0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2004
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX7
  • Examining the Impact of Covid-19 on Depressive Symptomatology, Physical Health, and Quality of Life in U.S. LGBTQ+ Midlife and Older Adults

    Open Access•Austin G Oswald, Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2026

  • Quality of Life, Physical Health, Age, and Covid-19 in LGBTQ + People in Colombia

    Open Access•Jorge Eduardo Moncayo Quevedo, Jorge Eduardo Moncayo-Quevedo et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2026•References: 2

  • Volunteering among Older Lesbian and Gay Adults

    Open Access•Anthony Lyons, Beatrice Alba et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Aging and Health•2020•Cited by: 3•References: 14

    Objectives: Volunteering is associated with positive well-being among older people, providing opportunities to stay active and socially connected. This may be especially relevant for older lesbian and gay people, who are less likely than heterosexual people to have a partner, children or support from their family of origin. Methods: Patterns of volunteering and mental, physical and social well-being were examined in a sample of 754 lesbian and ga…

  • Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Identity in Women and Men Prenatally Exposed to Diethylstilbestrol

    Open Access•Rebecca Troisi, Julie R Palmer et al.•ARTICLE•Archives of Sexual Behavior•2020•Cited by: 2•References: 26

    We assessed the associations of prenatal diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure, a potent estrogen, with sexual orientation and gender identity in 3306 women and 1848 men who participated in a study of prenatal DES exposure. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were derived from logistic regression models adjusted for birth year, study cohort, and education. Among women, the OR for DES in relation to reporting sexual orientation identity…

  • Accounting for HIV Health Disparities

    Open Access•Charles A Emlet, Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Aging and Health•2019•Cited by: 5•References: 5

    Objective: This study examines whether disparities exist in poor health and depressive symptomatology among older gay/bisexual men (50+) with ( n = 371) and without ( n = 973) HIV. If so, what risk/promoting factors account for those disparities? Method: These cross-sectional analyses used 2014 data from the Aging With Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study. Results: Those with HIV reported poorer health and more depressive sym…

  • Are Sexual Minorities Less Likely to Participate in Surveys? An Examination of Proxy Nonresponse Measures and Associated Biases with Sexual Orientation in a Population-based Health Survey

    Open Access•Sung-Hee Lee, Sunghee Lee et al.•ARTICLE•CAM•2018•Cited by: 2•References: 28

    One of the implicit assumptions in survey research is lower response rates by sexual minorities than by nonminorities. With rapidly changing public attitudes toward same-sex marriage, we reconsider this assumption. We used data from the 2013 and 2014 National Health Interview Survey that include contact history data for all sample families as well as sexual orientation information about adults sampled from responding families. We created proxy no…

  • The Cascading Effects of Marginalization and Pathways of Resilience in Attaining Good Health Among LGBT Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•The Gerontologist•2017

    PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults comprise a diverse and growing health disparate population. In the present study, using the Health Equity Promotion Model, we investigated pathways by which LGBT older adults experience resilience, risk, and marginalization and their relationship to attaining positive health outcomes. DESIGN AND METHODS: Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender…

  • The Science of Conducting Research With LGBT Older Adults- An Introduction to Aging with Pride

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•The Gerontologist•2017

    We are pleased to present this supplemental issue of The Gerontologist dedicated to reporting on the 2014 data from Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study (NHAS), the largest national survey to date focused on the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults. The articles in this issue explore a breadth of topics critical to understanding the challenges, strengths, and needs of…

  • Chronic Health Conditions and Key Health Indicators Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older US Adults, 2013–2014

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2017•Cited by: 13•References: 21

    Objectives. To examine disparities in chronic conditions and health indicators among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults aged 50 years or older in the United States. Methods. We used data from the 2013 and 2014 National Health Interview Survey to compare disparities in chronic conditions, health outcomes and behaviors, health care access, and preventive health care by sexual orientation and gender. Results. LGB older adults were significantly…

  • Successful Aging Among LGBT Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•The Gerontologist•2015

    PURPOSE: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people are a health disparate population as identified in Healthy People 2020. Yet, there has been limited attention to how LGBT older adults maintain successful aging despite the adversity they face. Utilizing a Resilience Framework, this study investigates the relationship between physical and mental health-related quality of life (QOL) and covariates by age group. DESIGN AND METHODS: A cr…

  • Physical and Mental Health of Transgender Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•The Gerontologist•2014

    PURPOSE: This study is one of the first to examine the physical and mental health of transgender older adults and to identify modifiable factors that account for health risks in this underserved population. DESIGN AND METHODS: Utilizing data from a cross-sectional survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults aged 50 and older (N = 2,560), we assessed direct and indirect effects of gender identity on 4 health outcomes (physical h…

  • The health equity promotion model

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Orthopsychiatry•2014•Cited by: 46

    National health initiatives emphasize the importance of eliminating health disparities among historically disadvantaged populations. Yet, few studies have examined the range of health outcomes among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. To stimulate more inclusive research in the area, we present the Health Equity Promotion Model-a framework oriented toward LGBT people reaching their full mental and physical health potential that…

  • Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2013•Cited by: 78•References: 41

    Objectives. We investigated health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults aged 50 years and older. Methods. We analyzed data from the 2003–2010 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 96 992) on health outcomes, chronic conditions, access to care, behaviors, and screening by gender and sexual orientation with adjusted logistic regressions. Results. LGB older adults had higher risk of disability, poor me…

  • Health Disparities Among Childrearing Women with Disabilities

    Open Access•Miok Kim, Hyun‐jun Kim et al.•ARTICLE•Maternal and Child Health Journal•2012

  • Disability Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 15•References: 18

    Objectives. We used population-based data to comprehensively examine disability among lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. Methods. We estimated prevalence of disability and its covariates and compared by sexual orientation by utilizing data from the Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 82 531) collected in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009. We used multivariate logistic regression to examine the relationship between disability…

  • Hispanic Lesbians and Bisexual Women at Heightened Risk or Health Disparities

    Hyun‐jun Kim, Hyun-Jun Kim et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 10•References: 35

    Objectives. We investigated whether elevated risks of health disparities exist in Hispanic lesbians and bisexual women aged 18 years and older compared with non-Hispanic White lesbians and bisexual women and Hispanic heterosexual women. Methods. We analyzed population-based data from the Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2003–2009) using adjusted logistic regressions. Results. Hispanic lesbians and bisexual women, compa…

  • Nonresponse to a Question on Self-Identified Sexual Orientation in a Public Health Survey and Its Relationship to Race and Ethnicity

    Hyun‐jun Kim, Hyun-Jun Kim et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 18•References: 2

    We examined whether nonresponse to the survey question on self-identified sexual orientation was associated with race and ethnicity, utilizing Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. The results of adjusted multinomial logistic regression indicated that the nonresponse rates of Asian Americans, Hispanics, and African Americans are higher than those of non-Hispanic Whites. Innovative ways of measuring sexual orientation t…

  • The Aging and Health Report: Disparities and Resilience Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Hyun-Jun Kim et al.•DATASET•PsycEXTRA Dataset•2011

  • Aging and Sexual Orientation

    Open Access•Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Research on Aging•2010

    In a review of 58 articles published between 1984 and 2008, this article synthesizes the recent state of social research on older lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults in order to summarize existing knowledge about these groups, to guide future research on aging, and to identify the substantive issues affecting their lives. Based on a life-course perspective, the primary research domains identified include the interplay of lives and historical t…

  • Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2010•Cited by: 30•References: 44

    Objectives. We investigated the association of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) with sexual orientation among lesbians and bisexual women and compared the predictors of HRQOL between the 2 groups. Methods. We used multivariate logistic regression to analyze Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System population-based data (2003 to 2007) in a sample of 1496 lesbians and bisexual women and examined determinants of HRQOL among …

  • Older GLBT Family and Community Life

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen•ARTICLE•Journal of GLBT Family Studies•2009

    "Older GLBT Family and Community Life: Contemporary Experiences, Realities, and Future Directions." Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 5(1-2), pp. 2–3

  • An Interactive Model of Informal Adult Care and Employment

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Community Work & Family•2006•Cited by: 7•References: 35

    This study examines a multifactorial model of caregiving strain and accommodations, utilizing a sample of 1,146 employed caregivers. Based on a theoretically derived resource and demand model of caregiving outcomes, stepwise multiple regression equations were utilized to assess the contribution of selected caregiver background characteristics, family and work demands, and resources. Demanding aspects of caregiving and work responsibilities were f…

  • Multigenerational Practice and Curricular Infusion

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Intergenerational…•2005•Cited by: 3•References: 27

    To date most practice methods, programs and disciplines in the health and human services are explicitly organized by age. Yet, there are a greater number of concurrent generations within families and four or even five generations are increasingly common. This article will discuss findings from a multigenerational curricular infusion project and examine key components of an innovative multigenerational practice framework that breaks downtraditiona…

  • Lives of Lesbian Elders

    Jim Garner, J Dianne Garner et al.•BOOK•Lives of lesbian elders•2004

    "Cast off and overlooked at best or victims of scorn and prejudice at worst, lesbians in the twentieth century lived dual lives, their full voices unheard - until now. Lives of Lesbian Elders chronicles the life choices they made and their reasons for making them, set against the contexts of culture, politics, and the social mores during the eras in which they lived. Their stories of courage, resilience, resourcefulness, pride, and independence h…

  • Lesbian-Headed Stepfamilies

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Human Behavior in the…•2004•Cited by: 4•References: 40

    This paper examines the lesbian stepfamily. It considers the family structure, parenting roles, gender composition of the couple, the distribution of family labor, and the impact of familial and community support. It discusses some of the challenges facing lesbian-headed stepfamilies, their strengths, capacities and competencies, and the strategies these families use for coping with stigma and intolerance. The paper concludes with implications fo…

  • Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2013•Cited by: 78•References: 41

    Objectives. We investigated health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults aged 50 years and older. Methods. We analyzed data from the 2003–2010 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 96 992) on health outcomes, chronic conditions, access to care, behaviors, and screening by gender and sexual orientation with adjusted logistic regressions. Results. LGB older adults had higher risk of disability, poor me…

  • The health equity promotion model

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Orthopsychiatry•2014•Cited by: 46

    National health initiatives emphasize the importance of eliminating health disparities among historically disadvantaged populations. Yet, few studies have examined the range of health outcomes among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. To stimulate more inclusive research in the area, we present the Health Equity Promotion Model-a framework oriented toward LGBT people reaching their full mental and physical health potential that…

  • Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2010•Cited by: 30•References: 44

    Objectives. We investigated the association of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) with sexual orientation among lesbians and bisexual women and compared the predictors of HRQOL between the 2 groups. Methods. We used multivariate logistic regression to analyze Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System population-based data (2003 to 2007) in a sample of 1496 lesbians and bisexual women and examined determinants of HRQOL among …

  • Nonresponse to a Question on Self-Identified Sexual Orientation in a Public Health Survey and Its Relationship to Race and Ethnicity

    Hyun‐jun Kim, Hyun-Jun Kim et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 18•References: 2

    We examined whether nonresponse to the survey question on self-identified sexual orientation was associated with race and ethnicity, utilizing Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. The results of adjusted multinomial logistic regression indicated that the nonresponse rates of Asian Americans, Hispanics, and African Americans are higher than those of non-Hispanic Whites. Innovative ways of measuring sexual orientation t…

  • Disability Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 15•References: 18

    Objectives. We used population-based data to comprehensively examine disability among lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. Methods. We estimated prevalence of disability and its covariates and compared by sexual orientation by utilizing data from the Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 82 531) collected in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009. We used multivariate logistic regression to examine the relationship between disability…

  • Chronic Health Conditions and Key Health Indicators Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older US Adults, 2013–2014

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2017•Cited by: 13•References: 21

    Objectives. To examine disparities in chronic conditions and health indicators among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults aged 50 years or older in the United States. Methods. We used data from the 2013 and 2014 National Health Interview Survey to compare disparities in chronic conditions, health outcomes and behaviors, health care access, and preventive health care by sexual orientation and gender. Results. LGB older adults were significantly…

  • Hispanic Lesbians and Bisexual Women at Heightened Risk or Health Disparities

    Hyun‐jun Kim, Hyun-Jun Kim et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 10•References: 35

    Objectives. We investigated whether elevated risks of health disparities exist in Hispanic lesbians and bisexual women aged 18 years and older compared with non-Hispanic White lesbians and bisexual women and Hispanic heterosexual women. Methods. We analyzed population-based data from the Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2003–2009) using adjusted logistic regressions. Results. Hispanic lesbians and bisexual women, compa…

  • An Interactive Model of Informal Adult Care and Employment

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Community Work & Family•2006•Cited by: 7•References: 35

    This study examines a multifactorial model of caregiving strain and accommodations, utilizing a sample of 1,146 employed caregivers. Based on a theoretically derived resource and demand model of caregiving outcomes, stepwise multiple regression equations were utilized to assess the contribution of selected caregiver background characteristics, family and work demands, and resources. Demanding aspects of caregiving and work responsibilities were f…

  • Accounting for HIV Health Disparities

    Open Access•Charles A Emlet, Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Aging and Health•2019•Cited by: 5•References: 5

    Objective: This study examines whether disparities exist in poor health and depressive symptomatology among older gay/bisexual men (50+) with ( n = 371) and without ( n = 973) HIV. If so, what risk/promoting factors account for those disparities? Method: These cross-sectional analyses used 2014 data from the Aging With Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study. Results: Those with HIV reported poorer health and more depressive sym…

  • Lesbian-Headed Stepfamilies

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Human Behavior in the…•2004•Cited by: 4•References: 40

    This paper examines the lesbian stepfamily. It considers the family structure, parenting roles, gender composition of the couple, the distribution of family labor, and the impact of familial and community support. It discusses some of the challenges facing lesbian-headed stepfamilies, their strengths, capacities and competencies, and the strategies these families use for coping with stigma and intolerance. The paper concludes with implications fo…

  • Volunteering among Older Lesbian and Gay Adults

    Open Access•Anthony Lyons, Beatrice Alba et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Aging and Health•2020•Cited by: 3•References: 14

    Objectives: Volunteering is associated with positive well-being among older people, providing opportunities to stay active and socially connected. This may be especially relevant for older lesbian and gay people, who are less likely than heterosexual people to have a partner, children or support from their family of origin. Methods: Patterns of volunteering and mental, physical and social well-being were examined in a sample of 754 lesbian and ga…

  • Multigenerational Practice and Curricular Infusion

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Intergenerational…•2005•Cited by: 3•References: 27

    To date most practice methods, programs and disciplines in the health and human services are explicitly organized by age. Yet, there are a greater number of concurrent generations within families and four or even five generations are increasingly common. This article will discuss findings from a multigenerational curricular infusion project and examine key components of an innovative multigenerational practice framework that breaks downtraditiona…

  • Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Identity in Women and Men Prenatally Exposed to Diethylstilbestrol

    Open Access•Rebecca Troisi, Julie R Palmer et al.•ARTICLE•Archives of Sexual Behavior•2020•Cited by: 2•References: 26

    We assessed the associations of prenatal diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure, a potent estrogen, with sexual orientation and gender identity in 3306 women and 1848 men who participated in a study of prenatal DES exposure. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were derived from logistic regression models adjusted for birth year, study cohort, and education. Among women, the OR for DES in relation to reporting sexual orientation identity…

  • Are Sexual Minorities Less Likely to Participate in Surveys? An Examination of Proxy Nonresponse Measures and Associated Biases with Sexual Orientation in a Population-based Health Survey

    Open Access•Sung-Hee Lee, Sunghee Lee et al.•ARTICLE•CAM•2018•Cited by: 2•References: 28

    One of the implicit assumptions in survey research is lower response rates by sexual minorities than by nonminorities. With rapidly changing public attitudes toward same-sex marriage, we reconsider this assumption. We used data from the 2013 and 2014 National Health Interview Survey that include contact history data for all sample families as well as sexual orientation information about adults sampled from responding families. We created proxy no…

  • Lives of Lesbian Elders

    Jim Garner, J Dianne Garner et al.•BOOK•Lives of lesbian elders•2004

    "Cast off and overlooked at best or victims of scorn and prejudice at worst, lesbians in the twentieth century lived dual lives, their full voices unheard - until now. Lives of Lesbian Elders chronicles the life choices they made and their reasons for making them, set against the contexts of culture, politics, and the social mores during the eras in which they lived. Their stories of courage, resilience, resourcefulness, pride, and independence h…

  • Lesbian-Headed Stepfamilies

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Human Behavior in the…•2004•Cited by: 4•References: 40

    This paper examines the lesbian stepfamily. It considers the family structure, parenting roles, gender composition of the couple, the distribution of family labor, and the impact of familial and community support. It discusses some of the challenges facing lesbian-headed stepfamilies, their strengths, capacities and competencies, and the strategies these families use for coping with stigma and intolerance. The paper concludes with implications fo…

  • Multigenerational Practice and Curricular Infusion

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Intergenerational…•2005•Cited by: 3•References: 27

    To date most practice methods, programs and disciplines in the health and human services are explicitly organized by age. Yet, there are a greater number of concurrent generations within families and four or even five generations are increasingly common. This article will discuss findings from a multigenerational curricular infusion project and examine key components of an innovative multigenerational practice framework that breaks downtraditiona…

  • An Interactive Model of Informal Adult Care and Employment

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Community Work & Family•2006•Cited by: 7•References: 35

    This study examines a multifactorial model of caregiving strain and accommodations, utilizing a sample of 1,146 employed caregivers. Based on a theoretically derived resource and demand model of caregiving outcomes, stepwise multiple regression equations were utilized to assess the contribution of selected caregiver background characteristics, family and work demands, and resources. Demanding aspects of caregiving and work responsibilities were f…

  • Older GLBT Family and Community Life

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen•ARTICLE•Journal of GLBT Family Studies•2009

    "Older GLBT Family and Community Life: Contemporary Experiences, Realities, and Future Directions." Journal of GLBT Family Studies, 5(1-2), pp. 2–3

  • Aging and Sexual Orientation

    Open Access•Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Research on Aging•2010

    In a review of 58 articles published between 1984 and 2008, this article synthesizes the recent state of social research on older lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults in order to summarize existing knowledge about these groups, to guide future research on aging, and to identify the substantive issues affecting their lives. Based on a life-course perspective, the primary research domains identified include the interplay of lives and historical t…

  • Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2010•Cited by: 30•References: 44

    Objectives. We investigated the association of health-related quality of life (HRQOL) with sexual orientation among lesbians and bisexual women and compared the predictors of HRQOL between the 2 groups. Methods. We used multivariate logistic regression to analyze Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System population-based data (2003 to 2007) in a sample of 1496 lesbians and bisexual women and examined determinants of HRQOL among …

  • The Aging and Health Report: Disparities and Resilience Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Hyun-Jun Kim et al.•DATASET•PsycEXTRA Dataset•2011

  • Health Disparities Among Childrearing Women with Disabilities

    Open Access•Miok Kim, Hyun‐jun Kim et al.•ARTICLE•Maternal and Child Health Journal•2012

  • Disability Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 15•References: 18

    Objectives. We used population-based data to comprehensively examine disability among lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults. Methods. We estimated prevalence of disability and its covariates and compared by sexual orientation by utilizing data from the Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 82 531) collected in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009. We used multivariate logistic regression to examine the relationship between disability…

  • Hispanic Lesbians and Bisexual Women at Heightened Risk or Health Disparities

    Hyun‐jun Kim, Hyun-Jun Kim et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 10•References: 35

    Objectives. We investigated whether elevated risks of health disparities exist in Hispanic lesbians and bisexual women aged 18 years and older compared with non-Hispanic White lesbians and bisexual women and Hispanic heterosexual women. Methods. We analyzed population-based data from the Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (2003–2009) using adjusted logistic regressions. Results. Hispanic lesbians and bisexual women, compa…

  • Nonresponse to a Question on Self-Identified Sexual Orientation in a Public Health Survey and Its Relationship to Race and Ethnicity

    Hyun‐jun Kim, Hyun-Jun Kim et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2012•Cited by: 18•References: 2

    We examined whether nonresponse to the survey question on self-identified sexual orientation was associated with race and ethnicity, utilizing Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data. The results of adjusted multinomial logistic regression indicated that the nonresponse rates of Asian Americans, Hispanics, and African Americans are higher than those of non-Hispanic Whites. Innovative ways of measuring sexual orientation t…

  • Health Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2013•Cited by: 78•References: 41

    Objectives. We investigated health disparities among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults aged 50 years and older. Methods. We analyzed data from the 2003–2010 Washington State Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (n = 96 992) on health outcomes, chronic conditions, access to care, behaviors, and screening by gender and sexual orientation with adjusted logistic regressions. Results. LGB older adults had higher risk of disability, poor me…

  • Physical and Mental Health of Transgender Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•The Gerontologist•2014

    PURPOSE: This study is one of the first to examine the physical and mental health of transgender older adults and to identify modifiable factors that account for health risks in this underserved population. DESIGN AND METHODS: Utilizing data from a cross-sectional survey of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender older adults aged 50 and older (N = 2,560), we assessed direct and indirect effects of gender identity on 4 health outcomes (physical h…

  • The health equity promotion model

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Orthopsychiatry•2014•Cited by: 46

    National health initiatives emphasize the importance of eliminating health disparities among historically disadvantaged populations. Yet, few studies have examined the range of health outcomes among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. To stimulate more inclusive research in the area, we present the Health Equity Promotion Model-a framework oriented toward LGBT people reaching their full mental and physical health potential that…

  • Successful Aging Among LGBT Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•The Gerontologist•2015

    PURPOSE: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people are a health disparate population as identified in Healthy People 2020. Yet, there has been limited attention to how LGBT older adults maintain successful aging despite the adversity they face. Utilizing a Resilience Framework, this study investigates the relationship between physical and mental health-related quality of life (QOL) and covariates by age group. DESIGN AND METHODS: A cr…

  • The Cascading Effects of Marginalization and Pathways of Resilience in Attaining Good Health Among LGBT Older Adults

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•The Gerontologist•2017

    PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults comprise a diverse and growing health disparate population. In the present study, using the Health Equity Promotion Model, we investigated pathways by which LGBT older adults experience resilience, risk, and marginalization and their relationship to attaining positive health outcomes. DESIGN AND METHODS: Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender…

  • The Science of Conducting Research With LGBT Older Adults- An Introduction to Aging with Pride

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•The Gerontologist•2017

    We are pleased to present this supplemental issue of The Gerontologist dedicated to reporting on the 2014 data from Aging with Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study (NHAS), the largest national survey to date focused on the health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) older adults. The articles in this issue explore a breadth of topics critical to understanding the challenges, strengths, and needs of…

  • Chronic Health Conditions and Key Health Indicators Among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older US Adults, 2013–2014

    Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen, Karen Fredriksen Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•American Journal of Public Health•2017•Cited by: 13•References: 21

    Objectives. To examine disparities in chronic conditions and health indicators among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults aged 50 years or older in the United States. Methods. We used data from the 2013 and 2014 National Health Interview Survey to compare disparities in chronic conditions, health outcomes and behaviors, health care access, and preventive health care by sexual orientation and gender. Results. LGB older adults were significantly…

  • Are Sexual Minorities Less Likely to Participate in Surveys? An Examination of Proxy Nonresponse Measures and Associated Biases with Sexual Orientation in a Population-based Health Survey

    Open Access•Sung-Hee Lee, Sunghee Lee et al.•ARTICLE•CAM•2018•Cited by: 2•References: 28

    One of the implicit assumptions in survey research is lower response rates by sexual minorities than by nonminorities. With rapidly changing public attitudes toward same-sex marriage, we reconsider this assumption. We used data from the 2013 and 2014 National Health Interview Survey that include contact history data for all sample families as well as sexual orientation information about adults sampled from responding families. We created proxy no…

  • Accounting for HIV Health Disparities

    Open Access•Charles A Emlet, Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Aging and Health•2019•Cited by: 5•References: 5

    Objective: This study examines whether disparities exist in poor health and depressive symptomatology among older gay/bisexual men (50+) with ( n = 371) and without ( n = 973) HIV. If so, what risk/promoting factors account for those disparities? Method: These cross-sectional analyses used 2014 data from the Aging With Pride: National Health, Aging, and Sexuality/Gender Study. Results: Those with HIV reported poorer health and more depressive sym…

  • Volunteering among Older Lesbian and Gay Adults

    Open Access•Anthony Lyons, Beatrice Alba et al.•ARTICLE•Journal of Aging and Health•2020•Cited by: 3•References: 14

    Objectives: Volunteering is associated with positive well-being among older people, providing opportunities to stay active and socially connected. This may be especially relevant for older lesbian and gay people, who are less likely than heterosexual people to have a partner, children or support from their family of origin. Methods: Patterns of volunteering and mental, physical and social well-being were examined in a sample of 754 lesbian and ga…

  • Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Identity in Women and Men Prenatally Exposed to Diethylstilbestrol

    Open Access•Rebecca Troisi, Julie R Palmer et al.•ARTICLE•Archives of Sexual Behavior•2020•Cited by: 2•References: 26

    We assessed the associations of prenatal diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure, a potent estrogen, with sexual orientation and gender identity in 3306 women and 1848 men who participated in a study of prenatal DES exposure. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CI) were derived from logistic regression models adjusted for birth year, study cohort, and education. Among women, the OR for DES in relation to reporting sexual orientation identity…

  • Examining the Impact of Covid-19 on Depressive Symptomatology, Physical Health, and Quality of Life in U.S. LGBTQ+ Midlife and Older Adults

    Open Access•Austin G Oswald, Karen I Fredriksen-Goldsen•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2026

  • Quality of Life, Physical Health, Age, and Covid-19 in LGBTQ + People in Colombia

    Open Access•Jorge Eduardo Moncayo Quevedo, Jorge Eduardo Moncayo-Quevedo et al.•ARTICLE•Sexuality Research and Social…•2026•References: 2

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