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Bmi And Associated Variables In A Pediatric Gender Clinic Sample, Mirae J. Fornander
Bmi And Associated Variables In A Pediatric Gender Clinic Sample, Mirae J. Fornander
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Background: Studies of transgender/gender diverse (TGD) youth indicate a high prevalence of overweight/obesity and concern for unhealthy weight control behavior.
Objectives/Goal: Describe BMI and the association of medication use, well-being, and recreational activities in treatmentnaïve pediatric TGD patients.
Methods/Design: Chart review of 302 patients (age 3-19, 73.5% sex assigned at birth (SAB) female; 85.8% white) from 2017-20. BMI was calculated by age and SAB using CDC growth charts. Parents reported medication use. Parent and self-reported Pediatric Quality of Life (PEDS-QL) Well-Being and activities were surveyed electronically.
Results: By BMI category, 3.3% were underweight (BMI85% and 29.5% fell >95%. Overweight and …