The Gender Minority Stress and Resilience Measure: Psychometric Validity for Use in Spanish.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Stigma is a fundamental driver of HIV disparities among transgender women (TW). The gender minority stress and resilience (GMSR) measure has not been validated in Spanish-speaking, resource-limited settings. We examined the psychometric properties of a translated and abbreviated GMSR among TW in Tijuana, Mexico.

Methods

From 2020 to 2021, 152 participants were recruited through social media and venue-based sampling. We collected information on the abbreviated GMSR, psychosocial factors (e.g., depressive symptoms), and sociodemographics. The abbreviated GMSR assessed 7 factors (Discrimination, Rejection, Internalized Transphobia, Negative Expectations, Nondisclosure, Pride, and Community Connectedness). Confirmatory factor analysis, Cronbach's alphas, and McDonald's o

SUBMITTER: Algarin AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10835158 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature