Exploring nutrition-related interests of the transgender and gender-diverse community
A content analysis of a transgender-centric discussion forum on Reddit
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15091308 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Heather Schier (0000-0003-1730-2462, Appalachian State University), Krithika Chetty (The Ohio State University), Shivakriti Induri (The Ohio State University), Julie Kennel (0000-0003-0790-9498, The Ohio State University), Carolyn Gunther (0000-0003-1199-0137, The Ohio State University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | e166-e166 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Public Health Nutrition (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1368-9800 • E-ISSN: 1475-2727 |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1017/s1368980024001459 |
| PMID | 39311006 |
| OpenAlex | W4402748993 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 17 |
Objective: The solicitation of nutrition-related health advice on social media platforms is on the rise. However, there is a paucity of research on the distinctive nutrition-related concerns and needs faced by transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Understanding patterns of nutrition-related information-seeking behaviour is vital to advancing health promotion efforts within this community. This study aimed to characterise the nutrition-related questions posed by the transgender community on a prominent social media outlet, Reddit. Design: A qualitative, cross-sectional content analysis was conducted, focusing on the top 100 submissions (ranked by popularity) within a transgender-centric online subreddit (r/asktransgender). Data extraction was facilitated using the Application Programming Interface Pushshift. The content analysis was conducted using NVivo. Setting: The study was situated within the discussion forum of the social media platform, Reddit. Results: A total of 148 references from 90 eligible posts were identified and coded. The major themes included the effects of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on nutritional health ( n 66), weight status ( n 45), dietary needs and behaviours ( n 21), physical activity and weight loss on body shape ( n 9), social undermining ( n 4) and effects of health behaviours on HRT ( n 3). Conclusion: This study underscores the pressing need for tailored and evidence-based nutrition guidelines and communication toolkits that specifically address the distinct needs and experiences of transgender individuals, particularly those undergoing HRT
Content analysis · Gender identity · Social science · Sociology · Transgender · Transgender Person · Asian Culture and Media Studies · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |