Research Blog
Research Blog > Does Alcohol Use Lead to Unprotected Sex?
10th May
A new study finds that alcohol use is linked to unprotected sex in younger, but not adult, men who have sex with men.
Research Blog > That’s So Gay: Unintentional Messages Still Hurt
3rd May
Language is a power tool that can be used to harm or insult others. Hidden, negative messages, known as microaggressions, can leave a mark.
Research Blog > Gender Nonconformity and the Case for Same-Sex Marriage
26th April
Will same-sex marriage threaten the existence of gender roles? Or provide a more nuanced understanding of gender?
Research Blog > Why Do Young Gay Men Try to Be the Best?
18th April
A new study tests the “best little boy in the word” hypothesis.
LGBT Suicide Prevention Symposium
16th April
The IMPACT Program is co-sponsoring American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s upcoming event on April 20th.
Research Blog > New Report Shows High Rates of Bullying of LGBT Students in School Athletics
12th April
Data taken from 8,584 LGBT students suggests that bullying is of particular concern during physical education classes and school athletics.
Research Blog > The Role of Social Networking in Targeted HIV Prevention and Research
6th March
How users interact on social networking sites like Facebook has implications for HIV prevention efforts.
Research Blog > Syndemic Approach to HIV and Environmental Change
28th February
Brief review of a recent paper suggesting a syndemic framework for the relationship between HIV and the environment.
Research Blog > New Study Shows LGBT Youth Experience Greater Disordered Eating
19th February
A new study published this month in the American Journal of Public Health is the first examination of eating disorders, obesity, and sexual orientation in US high school students.
Research Blog > At-Home HIV Testing and Sexual Risk Taking among MSM
12th February
A new study finds a reduction in sexual risk after asking participants to have their sexual partners take an at-home HIV test.
White Paper: A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth
9th February
A new IMPACT Program White Paper reports on eight areas where LGBT Youth in Chicago face health disparities – and how to take action.
Examining Risk and Protective Factors for Alcohol Use in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Youth: A Longitudinal Multilevel Analysis
7th February
Correlates of drinking among LGBT youth are similar to those in general populations, which indicates that existing alcohol interventions may be effective for LGBT youth.
Research Article > Challenges and Approaches to Mobilizing Communities for HIV Prevention Among Young Men Who Have Sex With Men of Color
31st January
Our community-engaged research efforts may be informed by the struggles and successes reported by Connect to Protect coalitions.
For MLK Day, Remembering a Forgotten Gay Civil Rights Hero
22nd January
Today we share the story of Bayard Rustin, a gay man who was a key leader in the civil rights movement.
WTTW’s Chicago Today airs segment on “A Healthy Chicago for LGBT Youth”
3rd January
The segment highlights the IMPACT Program’s recent publication on LGBT health disparities in Chicago, and features the experiences of two young leaders.
Young Scientists Shine at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference!
28th December
A brief look back at the 2012 LGBTQ Health and Wellness Conference.
What is Health Literacy?
28th December
Health literacy is a commonly overlooked but very important aspect of the relationship between an individual and their healthcare provider.
IMPACT Program’s White Paper Profiled in the Chicago Tribune
28th December
The article, “Study: Health Issues Afflict More LGBT Youths,” reviews IMPACT Program’s recent publication examining health disparities among LGBT youth.
IMPACT Director Profiled in FSM Researcher
13th December
Dr. Brian Mustanski, Director of the IMPACT LGBT Health and Development Program was profiled in the Northwestern University FSM Researcher Magazine.