Health Communication in an Era of Disinformation: Perceived Source Credibility Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals.

This study examines perceived source credibility of health information in a moment of TGD health disinformation. Through thematic analysis of in-depth interviews with 30 transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals, findings suggest health information is marred by anti-TGD legislation, a sociopolitical force that bleeds into health information spaces. Disinformation and TGD health communication are intertwined in complex ways, whereby disinformation can undermine trust in healthcare institutions, lead to harmful behaviors, and contribute to the spread of diseases. Health communication practitioners need to center the safety and humanity of TGD people, addressing TGD health disinformation.

Advertising for Brands and Society: The Role of Perceived Authenticity in Corporate Transgender Advocacy Advertising Campaigns.

While organizations have increasingly engaged in corporate social advocacy (CSA) for sexual and gender diverse populations, transgender people have often been overlooked in LGBTQ advocacy campaigns. Among the different strategic communication tactics that can be used in CSA, advertising is an important channel for organizations to send their prosocial messages as well as to publicly demonstrate their support of particular causes and populations. Given the tension between growing social acceptance of gender diverse populations and anti-transgender political landscape in the USA, only a handful of organizations have recently shown transgender advocacy advertising campaigns. This study explores corporate transgender advocacy advertising campaigns as one contemporary CSA program, attending to the role of authenticity in CSA effectiveness. Findings show cisgender people perceive authenticity from transgender advocacy advertising campaigns regardless of their gender, which in turn, mitigates consumer skepticism and increases the willingness to engage with the campaign on social media and, further, to engage with other transgender advocacy campaigns. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

Body weight and the medial longitudinal foot arch: high-arched foot, a hidden problem?

UNLABELLED: This study had two objectives. First, to determine the prevalence of hollow (high-arched) and flat foot among primary school children in Cracow (Poland). Second, to evaluate the relationship between the type of medial longitudinal arch (MLA; determined by the Clarke's angle) and degree of fatness. The prevalence of underweight, overweight, and obesity was determined by means of IOTF cut-offs with respect to age and gender. A sample of 1,115 children (564 boys and 551 girls) aged between 3 and 13 years was analyzed. In all age groups, regardless of gender, high-arched foot was diagnosed in the majority of children. A distinct increase in the number of children with high-arched foot was observed between 7- and 8-year olds. Regardless of the gender, high-arched foot was more common among underweight children. In the group of obese children, the biggest differences were attributed to gender. High-arched foot was the most frequently observed among boys. In all gender and obesity level groups, the flat foot was more common among boys than among girls. CONCLUSIONS: High-arched foot is the most common foot defect among children 3-13 years old regardless of gender. Flat foot is least frequently observed in children 3-13 years old. A statistic correlation between MLA and adiposity is observed. Stronger correlation is observed among girls.

[Symphyseal distraction: a simplified procedure]. / La distraction symphysaire: protocole simplifié.

INTRODUCTION: Severe mandibular incisor crowding with bone insufficiency is usually treated by dental extractions and orthodontic management. Symphyseal distraction was proposed to avoid tooth extraction. This technique is still considered as invasive, complex and unsafe. We evaluated symphyseal distraction to clarify its indications, and to suggest a simplified surgical protocol. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Six patients were treated by symphyseal distraction: three with a bone-anchored device and three with a dental anchored one. Pre and postoperative inter-canine measurements and occlusal stability were analyzed. RESULTS: Postoperative inter-canine measurements increased from 3.4 to 6.8mm (mean 5.2mm). All patients were in Angle class I occlusion without complications. Dental anchored device simplified the surgical procedure. DISCUSSION: Symphyseal distraction with dental anchored device is a simple, efficient and reliable to treat severe transverse mandibular deficiency. The orthodontist can manage the procedure by himself and controls the whole expansion process according to specific requirements.