https://pittplusme.org/study/latineadult
Latine Gender Identity - Young Adults 18-19 years
STUDY BASICS
Do you identify as Latino, Latina, Latine/x or Hispanic? You may be eligible for a research study to to interview Latino teenagers and parents/guardians to learn more about how they think about gender identity so that we can determine the best way for researchers to ask Latino participants about their gender identity in the future. Compensation is provided.
STUDY PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to interview Latino teenagers and parents/guardians to learn more about how they think about gender identity so that we can determine the best way for researchers to ask Latino participants about their gender identity in the future.
COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?
- 18-19 years old
- Identify as Latino, Latina, Latine/x or Hispanic
WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT
A 60-minute individual interview that can be completed via a video call over Zoom or in person at our office in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood. You do not need your parent to participate with you, but if they are also interested, you will both complete the interviews separately.
IRB: STUDY23100157C
- Perspectives on gender identity among Latine youth and parents
MEET THE RESEARCHER
Maya Ragavan
Maya Ragavan, MD, is a general pediatrician and researcher at the University of Pittsburgh/Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is interested in learning more about ways to improve well-child care for children and families. Her research also focuses on supporting families who have experienced stress or trauma.