Sexual orientation disclosure in health care: a systematic review

H Brooks, CD Llewellyn, T Nadarzynski… - British Journal of …, 2018 - bjgp.org
Background Significant health disparities between sexual minority individuals (that is,
lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender [LGBT]) and heterosexual individuals have been …

Growing older with HIV/AIDS: new public health challenges

S Cahill, R Valadéz - American journal of public health, 2013 - ajph.aphapublications.org
At present, the health care infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle the unique treatment and
care needs of HIV-positive older adults. The long-term effects of antiretroviral use are still …

Minority stress and physical health among sexual minorities

DJ Lick, LE Durso, KL Johnson - … on Psychological Science, 2013 - journals.sagepub.com
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals suffer serious mental health disparities relative
to their heterosexual peers, and researchers have linked these disparities to difficult social …

Patterns and predictors of disclosure of sexual orientation to healthcare providers among lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals

LE Durso, IH Meyer - Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 2013 - Springer
The present study sought to identify patterns and predictors of disclosure of sexual
orientation to healthcare providers among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults …

Is the lack of specific lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) health care education in medical school a cause for concern? Evidence from …

V Parameshwaran, BC Cockbain, M Hillyard… - Journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) people frequently
report negative health care encounters. Medical professionals may inadequately manage …

Heteronormativity in action: Reproducing the heterosexual nuclear family in after-hours medical calls

C Kitzinger - Social problems, 2005 - academic.oup.com
Heterosexism has become a recognized social problem since the rise of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) activism in the 1970s. One of its manifestations is …

A qualitative study examining young adults' experiences of disclosure and nondisclosure of LGBTQ identity to health care providers

K Rossman, P Salamanca… - Journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
Shifting cultural attitudes and legislation have increased focus on the health care needs of
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) patients. However, patient …

Racial and ethnic differences in experiences of discrimination in accessing health services among transgender people in the United States

SK Kattari, NE Walls, DL Whitfield… - International Journal …, 2015 - Taylor & Francis
ABSTRACT Transgender/gender-nonconforming (GNC) individuals experience
discrimination at high rates, including 19% in one study who reported having been refused …

Physician awareness of sexual orientation and preventive health recommendations to men who have sex with men

AE Petroll, KE Mosack - Sexually transmitted diseases, 2011 - journals.lww.com
Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) have unique health risks and needs.
Providers who assume patients to be heterosexual may be providing suboptimal care. This …

Lesbian and gay elders and long-term care: Identifying the unique psychosocial perspectives and challenges

GL Stein, NL Beckerman… - Journal of Gerontological …, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
This qualitative study of lesbian and gay elders seeks to identify the psychosocial
challenges this community faces regarding long-term care. Two focus groups were …