Kristefer Stojanovski
Biographic Data
| ID | 180340 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kristefer Stojanovski |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kristefer |
| FAMILY NAME | Stojanovski |
| SIGNATURE | STOJANOVSKI K |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Michigan |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1239-5153 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 23 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 25 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 23 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Phenomenological analysis of lived experiences within the LGBTQ+ community in Rwanda
Despite the existence of laws protecting human rights in Rwanda, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people continue to face discrimination with its roots in cultural, religious, and moral beliefs. This study explored the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals using a phenomenological design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and digital storytelling with 57 participants from six distri…
Pathways from violence exposure to medication non-adherence
In the current study, we examine associations between exposure to violence and antiretroviral medication adherence in persons with HIV (PWH) in a southern city in the United States. We include investigation of a variety of violence exposures including childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, witnessing family violence, lifetime violence exposures and current stress related to violence experiences, as well as neighborhood violence exposure. We exam…
Racism Counterfactuals in Health Research
There has been an increase in both research and funding aimed at exploring the connections between racism and racial health inequities. Despite these efforts, some quantitative analyses fall short when they rely heavily on counterfactual thinking (e.g., asking “what if” questions) on race and racism. Such methods are based on a theorization of race and racism that inadequately captures the White privilege inherent in the system of racism. Therefo…
“Your behavior is not welcome here…”
There can be little doubt that sexual and gender minorities face stigma and discrimination across levels of the socioecological model, and that in most cases, there has been multiplied grievances and anti- LGBTQ+ activities instigating serial forced migration. Forced serial displacement of sexual and gender minorities in Kenya requires research attention, and it might be better served if examined through the lens of "forced migration," given the …
Advancing Participatory Approaches in Global Migrant Research
Association between family and social support and alcohol consumption among LGBTQ + people in Kenya and Rwanda
This study reveals the importance of family-accepting behaviors to mitigate against the effects of stressors that LGBTQ + individuals potentially face
A web of risk
GBMSM's HIV risk is socially patterned by a diversity of multilevel and interacting risk factors, which creates a dynamic and reinforcing system of HIV risk that requires attention in its totality to fully address HIV risk
Sexual and gender minority stigma and motivating beliefs among the general public in Rwanda
Most Rwandans sampled have non-discriminatory attitudes, however the acceptance of LGBTQ+ persons and beliefs that being LGBTQ+ is innate remains low. As non-discriminatory beliefs improve so does acceptance of LGBTQ+ and the belief that it is an innate identity. The findings suggest that educational and sensitivity efforts might be worth exploring as they could potentially improve attitudes toward perceptions and acceptance toward LGBTQ+ individ…
Othering and Marginalizing the “Queer” in Rwanda
Introduction The multidimensionality of stigma that LGBT people experience globally necessitates research to explore the processes at work. The study aimed to quantify the level of othering and explore the process of LGBT othering in Rwanda. Methods We conducted a sequential cross-sectional mixed-methods study of LGBT lived experiences in Rwanda. We recruited 499 participants to complete the LGBT-specific survey and 1254 for the non-LGBT survey. …
Impact of Covid-19 mitigations on anxiety and depression amongst university students
Stigmatizing Policies Interact with Mental Health and Sexual Behaviours to Structurally Induce HIV Diagnoses Among European Men Who Have Sex with Men
Structural stigma shapes men who have sex with men's (MSM's) mental health and sexual behaviours. The aim of this study was to examine how stigmatizing policies interact with downstream anxiety/depression and sexual behaviours to structurally pattern HIV disparities among European MSM. We conducted a secondary data analysis of the European Men-who-have-sex-with-men Internet Survey (EMIS) from 2017. We included a total of 98,600 participants livin…
Study Designs to Assess Real-World Interventions to Prevent Covid-19
Background: In the face of the novel virus SARS-CoV-2, scientists and the public are eager for evidence about what measures are effective at slowing its spread and preventing morbidity and mortality. Other than mathematical modeling, studies thus far evaluating public health and behavioral interventions at scale have largely been observational and ecologic, focusing on aggregate summaries. Conclusions from these studies are susceptible to bias fr…
Stigma shapes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer person's mental health and experiences with mental health services in North Macedonia
Macedonian LGBTQ+ people experience mental health burdens because of societal stigmatisation. Institutional discrimination, lack of accessibility, and poor quality of services challenge LGBTQ+ people's ability to address mental health needs. Structural and community-level interventions are needed to support Macedonian LGBTQ people's mental health
Depression, Anxiety, and Alcohol Use Among LGBTQ+ People During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives. To describe disparities in depression, anxiety, and problem drinking by sexual orientation, sexual behavior, and gender identity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. Data were collected May 21 to July 15, 2020, from 3245 adults living in 5 major US metropolitan areas (Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; New Orleans, Louisiana; New York, New York; and Los Angeles, California). Participants were characterized as cisgender straight or…
Unmet Health Needs of Roma Women in the Two Biggest Roma Communities in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The aim of this study was to explore the health status and the health needs of Roma women in the two biggest Roma communities in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Data presented in this work were collected through health assessment of 183 adult Roma women, which was the part of the Roma health improvement program. Logistic regression was used to assess the degree to which absence of medical supervision by a provider was related to the…
Non-governmental organizations and the sexual and gender minority community in North Macedonia
Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) community practice efforts vary globally. In North Macedonia, we conducted a needs assessment with 71 SGM community members and 11 non-governmental organization (NGO) staff. We used narrative and thematic analysis to assess how participants described SGM social movements, community building, and community practice in the country. Findings showed that community engagement, capacity, and organizing could be streng…
‘Until we have laws … everything is useless!’
There exists limited understanding about the intersectional nature of needs and inequities among sexual and gender minorities in Macedonia and Eastern Europe. We conducted a qualitative, cross-sectional and national needs assessment among 71 sexual and gender minority community members using semi-structured focus groups and interviews. Thematic analysis was used to better understand their self-identified needs, their concerns about equity and the…
Roma populations and health inequalities
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of “Roma health and wellbeing” as a focus of attention in European research and in policy and the possible detrimental consequences of action founded on a generic representation of “Roma health.” Design/methodology/approach Based on discussions with and research conducted by scholars who work directly with Roma communities across European regions from a wide range of academic disciplin…
Self-concealment, discrimination, and mental health in Macedonia
While sexual and gender minorities (SGM)-based discrimination and poor mental health is well established in the literature within Western contexts, there is a significant gap in our understanding in other regions, specifically Southeastern Europe. Additionally, limited information exists on self-concealment's role in these pathways. We explored the relationship between self-concealment, discrimination and mental health in Macedonia, a country rif…
An Assessment of Romani Women’s Autonomy and Timing of Pregnancy in Serbia and Macedonia
An Application of the Minority Stress Model in a Non-Western Context
It Is One, Big Loneliness for Me”
Health insurance and accessibility to health services among Roma in settlements in Belgrade, Serbia—the journey from data to policy making
The Serbian constitution and health-related laws assert that citizens and residents are universally entitled to health care, provided that they hold health insurance. However, until 2010, persons who did not hold a national identification number (ID) were required to present a plethora of documents to be granted one. We assessed the relationship between citizenship, residency and possession of health insurance cards, together with utilization of …
Roma populations and health inequalities
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of “Roma health and wellbeing” as a focus of attention in European research and in policy and the possible detrimental consequences of action founded on a generic representation of “Roma health.” Design/methodology/approach Based on discussions with and research conducted by scholars who work directly with Roma communities across European regions from a wide range of academic disciplin…
Depression, Anxiety, and Alcohol Use Among LGBTQ+ People During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives. To describe disparities in depression, anxiety, and problem drinking by sexual orientation, sexual behavior, and gender identity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. Data were collected May 21 to July 15, 2020, from 3245 adults living in 5 major US metropolitan areas (Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; New Orleans, Louisiana; New York, New York; and Los Angeles, California). Participants were characterized as cisgender straight or…
Othering and Marginalizing the “Queer” in Rwanda
Introduction The multidimensionality of stigma that LGBT people experience globally necessitates research to explore the processes at work. The study aimed to quantify the level of othering and explore the process of LGBT othering in Rwanda. Methods We conducted a sequential cross-sectional mixed-methods study of LGBT lived experiences in Rwanda. We recruited 499 participants to complete the LGBT-specific survey and 1254 for the non-LGBT survey. …
Self-concealment, discrimination, and mental health in Macedonia
While sexual and gender minorities (SGM)-based discrimination and poor mental health is well established in the literature within Western contexts, there is a significant gap in our understanding in other regions, specifically Southeastern Europe. Additionally, limited information exists on self-concealment's role in these pathways. We explored the relationship between self-concealment, discrimination and mental health in Macedonia, a country rif…
An Application of the Minority Stress Model in a Non-Western Context
It Is One, Big Loneliness for Me”
Non-governmental organizations and the sexual and gender minority community in North Macedonia
Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) community practice efforts vary globally. In North Macedonia, we conducted a needs assessment with 71 SGM community members and 11 non-governmental organization (NGO) staff. We used narrative and thematic analysis to assess how participants described SGM social movements, community building, and community practice in the country. Findings showed that community engagement, capacity, and organizing could be streng…
It Is One, Big Loneliness for Me”
Health insurance and accessibility to health services among Roma in settlements in Belgrade, Serbia—the journey from data to policy making
The Serbian constitution and health-related laws assert that citizens and residents are universally entitled to health care, provided that they hold health insurance. However, until 2010, persons who did not hold a national identification number (ID) were required to present a plethora of documents to be granted one. We assessed the relationship between citizenship, residency and possession of health insurance cards, together with utilization of …
An Assessment of Romani Women’s Autonomy and Timing of Pregnancy in Serbia and Macedonia
An Application of the Minority Stress Model in a Non-Western Context
Self-concealment, discrimination, and mental health in Macedonia
While sexual and gender minorities (SGM)-based discrimination and poor mental health is well established in the literature within Western contexts, there is a significant gap in our understanding in other regions, specifically Southeastern Europe. Additionally, limited information exists on self-concealment's role in these pathways. We explored the relationship between self-concealment, discrimination and mental health in Macedonia, a country rif…
‘Until we have laws … everything is useless!’
There exists limited understanding about the intersectional nature of needs and inequities among sexual and gender minorities in Macedonia and Eastern Europe. We conducted a qualitative, cross-sectional and national needs assessment among 71 sexual and gender minority community members using semi-structured focus groups and interviews. Thematic analysis was used to better understand their self-identified needs, their concerns about equity and the…
Roma populations and health inequalities
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the emergence of “Roma health and wellbeing” as a focus of attention in European research and in policy and the possible detrimental consequences of action founded on a generic representation of “Roma health.” Design/methodology/approach Based on discussions with and research conducted by scholars who work directly with Roma communities across European regions from a wide range of academic disciplin…
Unmet Health Needs of Roma Women in the Two Biggest Roma Communities in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina
The aim of this study was to explore the health status and the health needs of Roma women in the two biggest Roma communities in the Republic of Srpska, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Data presented in this work were collected through health assessment of 183 adult Roma women, which was the part of the Roma health improvement program. Logistic regression was used to assess the degree to which absence of medical supervision by a provider was related to the…
Non-governmental organizations and the sexual and gender minority community in North Macedonia
Sexual and gender minorities (SGM) community practice efforts vary globally. In North Macedonia, we conducted a needs assessment with 71 SGM community members and 11 non-governmental organization (NGO) staff. We used narrative and thematic analysis to assess how participants described SGM social movements, community building, and community practice in the country. Findings showed that community engagement, capacity, and organizing could be streng…
Study Designs to Assess Real-World Interventions to Prevent Covid-19
Background: In the face of the novel virus SARS-CoV-2, scientists and the public are eager for evidence about what measures are effective at slowing its spread and preventing morbidity and mortality. Other than mathematical modeling, studies thus far evaluating public health and behavioral interventions at scale have largely been observational and ecologic, focusing on aggregate summaries. Conclusions from these studies are susceptible to bias fr…
Stigma shapes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer person's mental health and experiences with mental health services in North Macedonia
Macedonian LGBTQ+ people experience mental health burdens because of societal stigmatisation. Institutional discrimination, lack of accessibility, and poor quality of services challenge LGBTQ+ people's ability to address mental health needs. Structural and community-level interventions are needed to support Macedonian LGBTQ people's mental health
Depression, Anxiety, and Alcohol Use Among LGBTQ+ People During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Objectives. To describe disparities in depression, anxiety, and problem drinking by sexual orientation, sexual behavior, and gender identity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods. Data were collected May 21 to July 15, 2020, from 3245 adults living in 5 major US metropolitan areas (Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; New Orleans, Louisiana; New York, New York; and Los Angeles, California). Participants were characterized as cisgender straight or…
Stigmatizing Policies Interact with Mental Health and Sexual Behaviours to Structurally Induce HIV Diagnoses Among European Men Who Have Sex with Men
Structural stigma shapes men who have sex with men's (MSM's) mental health and sexual behaviours. The aim of this study was to examine how stigmatizing policies interact with downstream anxiety/depression and sexual behaviours to structurally pattern HIV disparities among European MSM. We conducted a secondary data analysis of the European Men-who-have-sex-with-men Internet Survey (EMIS) from 2017. We included a total of 98,600 participants livin…
Impact of Covid-19 mitigations on anxiety and depression amongst university students
Othering and Marginalizing the “Queer” in Rwanda
Introduction The multidimensionality of stigma that LGBT people experience globally necessitates research to explore the processes at work. The study aimed to quantify the level of othering and explore the process of LGBT othering in Rwanda. Methods We conducted a sequential cross-sectional mixed-methods study of LGBT lived experiences in Rwanda. We recruited 499 participants to complete the LGBT-specific survey and 1254 for the non-LGBT survey. …
Pathways from violence exposure to medication non-adherence
In the current study, we examine associations between exposure to violence and antiretroviral medication adherence in persons with HIV (PWH) in a southern city in the United States. We include investigation of a variety of violence exposures including childhood sexual abuse, physical abuse, witnessing family violence, lifetime violence exposures and current stress related to violence experiences, as well as neighborhood violence exposure. We exam…
Racism Counterfactuals in Health Research
There has been an increase in both research and funding aimed at exploring the connections between racism and racial health inequities. Despite these efforts, some quantitative analyses fall short when they rely heavily on counterfactual thinking (e.g., asking “what if” questions) on race and racism. Such methods are based on a theorization of race and racism that inadequately captures the White privilege inherent in the system of racism. Therefo…
“Your behavior is not welcome here…”
There can be little doubt that sexual and gender minorities face stigma and discrimination across levels of the socioecological model, and that in most cases, there has been multiplied grievances and anti- LGBTQ+ activities instigating serial forced migration. Forced serial displacement of sexual and gender minorities in Kenya requires research attention, and it might be better served if examined through the lens of "forced migration," given the …
Advancing Participatory Approaches in Global Migrant Research
Association between family and social support and alcohol consumption among LGBTQ + people in Kenya and Rwanda
This study reveals the importance of family-accepting behaviors to mitigate against the effects of stressors that LGBTQ + individuals potentially face
A web of risk
GBMSM's HIV risk is socially patterned by a diversity of multilevel and interacting risk factors, which creates a dynamic and reinforcing system of HIV risk that requires attention in its totality to fully address HIV risk
Sexual and gender minority stigma and motivating beliefs among the general public in Rwanda
Most Rwandans sampled have non-discriminatory attitudes, however the acceptance of LGBTQ+ persons and beliefs that being LGBTQ+ is innate remains low. As non-discriminatory beliefs improve so does acceptance of LGBTQ+ and the belief that it is an innate identity. The findings suggest that educational and sensitivity efforts might be worth exploring as they could potentially improve attitudes toward perceptions and acceptance toward LGBTQ+ individ…
Phenomenological analysis of lived experiences within the LGBTQ+ community in Rwanda
Despite the existence of laws protecting human rights in Rwanda, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people continue to face discrimination with its roots in cultural, religious, and moral beliefs. This study explored the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals using a phenomenological design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and digital storytelling with 57 participants from six distri…
Psychology (13 works) · Medicine (12 works) · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy (10 works) · Political science (9 works) · Gender Studies (8 works) · Social Psychology (8 works) · Sociology (8 works) · Public health (7 works) · Sexual orientation (7 works) · Environmental health (6 works)