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Activity Number:
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183
- Contributed Poster Presentations: ASA LGBT Concerns Committee
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Monday, July 29, 2019 : 10:30 AM to 12:20 PM
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Sponsor:
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ASA LGBT Concerns Committee
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Abstract #305025
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Title:
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Prevalence of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Behaviors: An Approach for State-Level and National Estimation Derived from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
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Author(s):
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YangYang Deng* and Ronaldo Iachan
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Companies:
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ICF Macro, Inc. and ICF Macro, Inc.
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Keywords:
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BRFSS;
Sexual Orientation;
Gender Identity;
Statistical Modeling;
Multilevel Model;
Imputation
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Abstract:
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This paper presents methods for deriving model-based estimates at the state or national level when data are available from a subset of states. We used the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) optional module questions from the 2014-17 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) included in a subset of states. SOGI questions represent the most vigorous test of such a model in that a limited proportion of the sample identifies as gay/lesbian, bisexual and transgender (LGBT). We developed separate and combined model estimates for transgender, bisexual and/or gay/lesbian at the state level and national level. Our multilevel logistic models incorporate state-level indices compiled to reflect the states’ openness towards these subpopulations. To address the large proportion of data with non-substantive answers (“don’t know” or refusals), we also developed and compared alternative imputation strategies. The modeling strategy is also adaptable to other BRFSS optional modules used by subsets of the states annually.
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Authors who are presenting talks have a * after their name.
