Combining Global Positioning System (GPS) with saliva collection among sexual minority adults: A feasibility study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This is the first study, of which we are aware, to evaluate the feasibility and accessibility of simultaneous use of Global Positioning System (GPS) and saliva collection for biomarker assessment as an objective measure of stress physiology among sexual minority (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer, and other non-heterosexual identities) individuals. The principal motivation for pairing GPS and saliva collection was to investigate how characteristics of the built and social environments along with participants' daily activity paths affect stress. This can contribute to a better understanding of health and health behaviors in the sexual minority community.

Methods

A convenience sample of enrolled participants (N = 124) from Houston, Texas was asked to complete questionna

SUBMITTER: Chen TA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8101753 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature