Learning Objective 2

Improve ability to recognize and identify health disparities that disproportionately impact LGBTQ+ youth

Sample items – Knowledge assessment:

For the following statements, please indicate whether you believe each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

Learning Objective 2
Items	True	False
LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to experience social disapproval, rejection, and violence than their non-LGBTQ+ peers due to their sexual or gender identity.
Stigma and discrimination place LGBTQ+ youth at greater risk for poor mental health and unhealthy coping strategies, such as substance use.
High-risk substance use may refer to any use of substances with a high risk of adverse outcomes (e.g., injury, criminal justice involvement, loss of life).
Sexual health refers to a state of physical, emotional, mental, and social well-being in relation to sexuality.
Mental health may include emotional, psychological, and social well-being.
Mental health helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.
LGBTQ+ youth are more likely to use alcohol, tobacco, or other psychoactive substances than their non-LGBTQ+ peers.
LGBTQ+ youth may experience anxiety or depression due to fear of discrimination and lack of social acceptance.

*Check mark denotes correct answer

Sample items – Attitudes assessment

Please read each statement and mark your level of agreement or disagreement using the scale below, ranging from 1 (Strongly disagree) to 5 (Strongly agree).

Objective 2: Attitudes assessment
Items	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly Agree
I recognize how stigma, discrimination, harassment, and microaggressions may affect LGBTQ+ youth.	1	2	3	4	5
I possess skills and knowledge necessary to identify and address stigma, discrimination, harassment, and microaggressions that LGBTQ+ youth may experience at school.	1	2	3	4	5
I recognize that LGBTQ+ youth disproportionately experience negative sexual health, mental health, substance use, and violence outcomes.	1	2	3	4	5
I possess skills and knowledge necessary to identify the role of discrimination and stress in shaping negative health outcomes for LGBTQ+ youth.	1	2	3	4	5

Sample items – Practices assessment

For the following statements, please indicate whether you believe each statement is TRUE or FALSE.

Objective 1: Practices assessment
Items	True	False
In my classroom, I [discuss/intend to discuss] how stigma, discrimination, harassment, and microaggressions affect LGBTQ+ youth.
In my classroom, I [discuss/intend to discuss] how LGBTQ+ youth disproportionately experience negative sexual health, mental health, substance use, and violence outcomes.

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