Canada has a unique socio-political history concerning the inclusion of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people. With aging populations, understanding …

Background Food insecurity is a social determinant of health linked with elevated HIV
exposure. Safer sex efficacy (SSE), the ability to navigate sexual decision-making and …

Social and health disparities compromise Northern and Indigenous adolescents' wellbeing
in the Northwest Territories (NWT) where food insecurity, sexually transmitted infections …

Research in public health and psychology has identified sexual minority stigma-related risk
factors that contribute to sexual orientation-based health disparities across settings and …

Abstract Purpose African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) women in Canada are
disproportionately impacted by HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Although there …

Limited research has examined lesbian and bisexual women's sexual health practices in the
Caribbean, where lesbian and bisexual women experience sexual stigma that may reduce …

Background: Compared to heterosexual individuals, sexual minorities (eg, those identifying
as gay, lesbian, or bisexual) are at higher risk of several mental health problems, including …

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) in lesbian and bisexual women is a relatively unexplored
topic, particularly for women from low-and middle-income countries. Despite perceptions …

Transgender people face unique multiple levels of barriers and challenges regarding sexual
health and wellbeing. While there has been a significant number of studies exploring sexual …

Background: Before the Covid-19 pandemic, female sex workers (FSW) with HIV
experienced elevated stress, limited access to coping resources, and high risk for mental …