Lesbian Health Survey- Can you help this PhD Student?? PLEASE!!

Soft*Silver · 09-02-2010, 03:38 PM

Hokie...its ok. I am just not a trusting person in regard to cyberland. I have had one too many viruses and worry too much about the moral majority and their list makings. When I hear an ok from Medusa or Jackhammer or a mod, I will take the survey....

SuperFemme · 09-02-2010, 03:51 PM

i'm curious if the survey stat's are going to be compared to women of average weight who are also at risk for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, osteoarthritis, as well as breast and colon cancer?

it bothers me that the finger pointing about these issues is always directed at overweight women.

not to disrespect your survey Hokie Girl, just curious if all variables are being computed. are you going to include statistics of those surveyed who are overweight yet lead healthy, normal and active lives?

Hokie Girl · 09-02-2010, 04:16 PM

I appreciate your inquiry, SuperFemme. Thanks for bringing that to the forefront. Actually, this is a survey for all-weighted women. That introduction was just to demonstrate why research on overweight and obesity is an important health issue. . . and not just a "social" or "socially stigmatized" issue. There are serious chronic diseases related to overweight and obesity, and that is why I am studying our community. Obviously, a historically understudied population, sexual minority women and body weight is virtually invisible in the health and wellness literature; focus on our community in the behavioral health aspect of this issue (physical activity habits, healthy eating habits, alcohol consumption, etc. . . ) is minimal and the outcomes mostly equivocal.

So, that was a very long answer to say, "Yes! All weights are being investigated in my study." I'm really attempting to gain understanding about the environmental, behavioral, and cognitive influences and how those three areas interact within the lesbian commmunity. Still not very succinct. . .

I welcome any other questions, concerns, etc. . . I am so passionate about this study not only because it's important, but it really is my chance to make a positive impact within my community. - Lastly, as I told the Bella/Spinsters folks, I would be happy to post my results here, once they are finalized.

And, I am not easily offended, Softness.

I absolutely understand your concerns. I just wanted to be sure you knew I was legit. You can also go to www.hnfe.vt.edu follow the links to "Research" and then to the Translational Obesity Research Program- look under "grad option and students," and you will find my profile there. I was also a Tarheel, if that will help you find me on the site.

THANKS so much for the feedback and questions. I'm kind of new to the listservs. . . haven't had much of a social life the past three years!

HG

SuperFemme · 09-02-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokie Girl

I appreciate your inquiry, SuperFemme. Thanks for bringing that to the forefront. Actually, this is a survey for all-weighted women. That introduction was just to demonstrate why research on overweight and obesity is an important health issue. . . and not just a "social" or "socially stigmatized" issue. There are serious chronic diseases related to overweight and obesity, and that is why I am studying our community. Obviously, a historically understudied population, sexual minority women and body weight is virtually invisible in the health and wellness literature; focus on our community in the behavioral health aspect of this issue (physical activity habits, healthy eating habits, alcohol consumption, etc. . . ) is minimal and the outcomes mostly equivocal.

So, that was a very long answer to say, "Yes! All weights are being investigated in my study." I'm really attempting to gain understanding about the environmental, behavioral, and cognitive influences and how those three areas interact within the lesbian commmunity. Still not very succinct. . .

I welcome any other questions, concerns, etc. . . I am so passionate about this study not only because it's important, but it really is my chance to make a positive impact within my community. - Lastly, as I told the Bella/Spinsters folks, I would be happy to post my results here, once they are finalized.

And, I am not easily offended, Softness.

I absolutely understand your concerns. I just wanted to be sure you knew I was legit. You can also go to www.hnfe.vt.edu- follow the links to the Translational Obesity Research Program- look under grad students, and you will find my profile there. I was also a Tarheel, if that will help you find me on the site.

THANKS so much for the feedback and questions. I'm kind of new to the listservs. . . haven't had much of a social life the past three years!

HG

coolness. i'm in. thanks for coming in and discussing.

Corkey · 09-02-2010, 04:22 PM

What about those of us who don't identify as lesbian, does your research include FTM's MTF's or just female bodies folks?

Hokie Girl · 09-02-2010, 04:28 PM

Another GREAT question, Corkey. You are correct; it has been created with parameters that include only the female-bodied folks. But that makes me think for the next step in researching this topic. THANK YOU!

PS- As an aside, you all are providing me really good practice for my defense!

Corkey · 09-02-2010, 04:33 PM

Even though FTM's and Intersexed, retain some chromosomes of women the XX some have XXY, some not, male hormones will have an effect on certain diseases, so you may want to include that in your research. Good luck.

Toughy · 09-03-2010, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Hokie Girl

Another GREAT question, Corkey. You are correct; it has been created with parameters that include only the female-bodied folks. But that makes me think for the next step in researching this topic. THANK YOU!

PS- As an aside, you all are providing me really good practice for my defense!

I understand this to mean that FtM's could participate, but not MtF's.

What about intersexed folks? How are you defining female bodied?

09-02-2010, 03:38 PM	#1
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09-02-2010, 04:16 PM	#3
Hokie Girl Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 7 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 0	GREAT Questions! I appreciate your inquiry, SuperFemme. Thanks for bringing that to the forefront. Actually, this is a survey for all-weighted women. That introduction was just to demonstrate why research on overweight and obesity is an important health issue. . . and not just a "social" or "socially stigmatized" issue. There are serious chronic diseases related to overweight and obesity, and that is why I am studying our community. Obviously, a historically understudied population, sexual minority women and body weight is virtually invisible in the health and wellness literature; focus on our community in the behavioral health aspect of this issue (physical activity habits, healthy eating habits, alcohol consumption, etc. . . ) is minimal and the outcomes mostly equivocal. So, that was a very long answer to say, "Yes! All weights are being investigated in my study." I'm really attempting to gain understanding about the environmental, behavioral, and cognitive influences and how those three areas interact within the lesbian commmunity. Still not very succinct. . . I welcome any other questions, concerns, etc. . . I am so passionate about this study not only because it's important, but it really is my chance to make a positive impact within my community. - Lastly, as I told the Bella/Spinsters folks, I would be happy to post my results here, once they are finalized. And, I am not easily offended, Softness. I absolutely understand your concerns. I just wanted to be sure you knew I was legit. You can also go to www.hnfe.vt.edu follow the links to "Research" and then to the Translational Obesity Research Program- look under "grad option and students," and you will find my profile there. I was also a Tarheel, if that will help you find me on the site. THANKS so much for the feedback and questions. I'm kind of new to the listservs. . . haven't had much of a social life the past three years! HG

09-02-2010, 04:22 PM	#5
Corkey Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Very Married Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Where I want to be Posts: 8,155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47,491 Thanked 29,268 Times in 6,637 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	What about those of us who don't identify as lesbian, does your research include FTM's MTF's or just female bodies folks? __________________ "Many proposals have been made to us to adopt your laws, your religion, your manners and your customs. We would be better pleased with beholding the good effects of these doctrines in your own practices, than with hearing you talk about them". ~Old Tassel, Chief of the Tsalagi (Cherokee)

09-02-2010, 04:33 PM	#7
Corkey Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Human Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Very Married Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Where I want to be Posts: 8,155 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 47,491 Thanked 29,268 Times in 6,637 Posts Rep Power: 21474859	Even though FTM's and Intersexed, retain some chromosomes of women the XX some have XXY, some not, male hormones will have an effect on certain diseases, so you may want to include that in your research. Good luck. __________________ "Many proposals have been made to us to adopt your laws, your religion, your manners and your customs. We would be better pleased with beholding the good effects of these doctrines in your own practices, than with hearing you talk about them". ~Old Tassel, Chief of the Tsalagi (Cherokee)

09-02-2010, 03:51 PM	#2
SuperFemme Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Permanently Banned 10/24/2010 Preferred Pronoun?: She. Relationship Status: Married (one of 18,000) Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Atascadero, CA Posts: 4,933 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2,309 Thanked 7,108 Times in 2,327 Posts Rep Power: 0	i'm curious if the survey stat's are going to be compared to women of average weight who are also at risk for chronic diseases, such as diabetes, stroke, heart disease, osteoarthritis, as well as breast and colon cancer? it bothers me that the finger pointing about these issues is always directed at overweight women. not to disrespect your survey Hokie Girl, just curious if all variables are being computed. are you going to include statistics of those surveyed who are overweight yet lead healthy, normal and active lives?

09-02-2010, 04:28 PM	#6
Hokie Girl Junior Member How Do You Identify?: Lesbian Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 7 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts Rep Power: 0	Another GREAT question, Corkey. You are correct; it has been created with parameters that include only the female-bodied folks. But that makes me think for the next step in researching this topic. THANK YOU! PS- As an aside, you all are providing me really good practice for my defense!