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UBC experts on International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia

May 17 is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. UBC experts are available to comment.

May 17, 2023

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UBC experts on Pink Shirt Day

Wednesday, Feb. 22 is Pink Shirt Day, a day to stand against bullying and harassment in schools. UBC experts are available to comment.

Feb 17, 2023

UBC nursing professor Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc, director of the Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre (SARAVYC), shares how we can better support the health of trans, bisexual and gay youth in B.C. Credit: Unsplash

It’s getting better for trans, bisexual and gay youth – but there’s still room to improve

Today, May 17, the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia celebrates sexual and gender diversity – and it also highlights the continued challenges faced by those with diverse genders and sexualities.

May 17, 2022

The report used data from the B.C. Adolescent Health Survey from 2008, 2013 and 2018, each of which sampled around 30,000 students in grades 8-12 across the province.

New report shows improvements in LGBTQ youth lives and health, but more work needed

Most of B.C.’s LGBTQ teens experience safer environments and fewer health risks than previous generations, but more work is still needed to get them to where their straight peers are, according to new research.

Apr 13, 2022

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Supportive families and schools help prevent substance use among transgender youth: UBC study

Strong family and school connections are helping prevent transgender youth from smoking cigarettes and using marijuana, even among those targeted by violence.

Jun 10, 2019

First Canadian study of gender-affirming surgery highlights a long and frustrating journey for transgender patients

First Canadian study of gender-affirming surgery highlights a long and frustrating journey for transgender patients

Access to gender-affirming surgery has improved in British Columbia over the past couple years, but transgender people needing to access surgery still face complex and often unclear pathways.

Oct 17, 2017

Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens half as likely to play sports as straight youth

Gay, lesbian and bisexual teens half as likely to play sports as straight youth

While participation in sports has been declining among high school students in B.C. overall, even fewer gay, lesbian and bisexual teens are involved in sports than 15 years ago, says a new UBC study.

Feb 22, 2017

School-based LGBTQ policies may reduce suicide attempts and health-care costs

School-based LGBTQ policies may reduce suicide attempts and health-care costs

LGBTQ support programs in schools could significantly reduce suicide attempts, binge drinking and other risky behaviours among both straight and sexual minority students.

Jul 27, 2016

Tackling the trauma: Male survivors of sexual abuse hope for more understanding

Tackling the trauma: Male survivors of sexual abuse hope for more understanding

As Canada marks Men’s Health Month, a UBC nursing researcher is calling for greater understanding and support for male survivors of sexual abuse.

Jun 26, 2015

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