Research Findings and Outcomes

Listed below are studies that Howard Brown Health has led or collaborated on.

The objective of these studies is to advance medical knowledge in hopes of improving care for LGBTQ+ patients. The findings support our commitment to eliminating disparities and to promote the health and wellness of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as to promote transformative action within healthcare systems that is beyond our clinics.

Please note this is not a comprehensive list of all Howard Brown research contributions, but instead demonstrates recent study findings.

HIV Prevention

Bi+ Health – Invisible and Underserved Improving the Health System’s Surveillance of HIV-Related Health Outcomes of Bisexual Patient Populations to End the HIV Epidemic in Chicago View Research Findings (PDF)

Hormone Therapy, Hypertension, and Thromboembolism Among Transgender Patients

This observational study of Howard Brown Health patients looked at transgender patients using sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone) to assess their risk of blood clots or high blood pressure. The study shows that gender-affirming hormone therapy is safe for people seeking care. View Research Findings (PDF)