Craig J. Heck

Mental Health Outcomes Among Transgender People in South Africa During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Service Disruptions and Social, Structural, and Relational Correlates

Purpose: We examined how sociodemographic, structural, and violence-related factors and disruptions in HIV services and gender-affirming care (GAC: nonmedical supplies, therapy/counseling, medications/hormones, surgeries) were associated with suicidal ideation and moderate/severe...

Intimate partner violence and covert contraception use among Ugandan women: a cross-sectional inquiry

Abstract Introduction Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent globally, adversely impacting women’s health and autonomy. Covert contraceptive use (CCU), using contraception without a partner’s knowledge, may arise in response to IPV and restrictive gender norms. This study e...