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The problems with LGBTQ health care - Harvard Gazette

(2 days ago) WebThe solution, according to panelists at a session sponsored by the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, involves gathering more data to help identify specific health needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) population, …

https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/03/health-care-providers-need-better-understanding-of-lgbtq-patients-harvard-forum-says/

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7 LGBTQIA+ Health Disparities: Impact, Tips for Allies, Support

(8 days ago) WebSo to be very clear: LGBTQIA+ communities are not innately more prone to the issues discussed below. LGBTQIA+ communities have higher rates of things like anxiety, depression, and substance misuse

https://www.healthline.com/health/lgbtq-health-disparities

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LGBT+ People’s Health and Experiences Accessing Care

(3 days ago) WebOver four in ten (41%) LGBT+ women ages 18-64, including 45% of bisexual women and 19% of lesbian women, report ever being pregnant in their lifetime compared to seven in ten (71%) non-LGBT+ …

https://www.kff.org/report-section/lgbt-peoples-health-and-experiences-accessing-care-report/

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Addressing Health Care Disparities in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual

(3 days ago) WebThe health care needs of people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) have received significant attention from policymakers in the last several years. Recent reports from the Institute of Medicine, Healthy People 2020, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality have all highlighted the need for such long-overdue attention.

https://www.aamc.org/about-us/equity-diversity-inclusion/lgbt-health-resources/best-practices

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Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health CDC

(Just Now) WebPeople who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) are members of every community. They are diverse, come from all walks of life, and include people of all races and ethnicities, all ages, all socioeconomic statuses, and from all parts of the country. The perspectives and needs of LGBT people should be routinely considered in public

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/index.htm

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HHS Reports on the health of LGBTQI+ Americans HHS.gov

(6 days ago) WebPrevious HHS Reports on LGBTQI+ Health. 2016-2020 Strategic Plan to Advance Research on the Health and Well-being of Sexual and Gender Minorities. Annual reports (2011-2016) Content created by Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH) Content last reviewed March 29, 2022. The Annual Report details accomplishments of the past year and …

https://www.hhs.gov/programs/topic-sites/lgbtqi/reports/index.html

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LGBTQ+ Communities and Mental Health

(Just Now) WebTreatment Issues. Approximately 8 percent of LGBTQ+ individuals and nearly 27 percent of transgender individuals report being denied needed health care outright. In mental health care, stigma, lack of cultural sensitivity, and unconscious and conscious reluctance to address sexuality may hamper effectiveness of care.

https://www.mhanational.org/issues/lgbtq-communities-and-mental-health

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Health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ populations

(Just Now) WebAt this point, LGBTQ+-related health disparities and their link to stigma are well-established. What lags is the implementation of promising strategies to address—and, more importantly, prevent

https://www.nature.com/articles/s43856-022-00128-1

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Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People From Accessing Health Care

(Just Now) WebCAP survey data show that discrimination played a role in preventing a significant number of LGBTQ people from seeking health care. In the year prior to the survey, 8 percent of all LGBTQ people

https://www.americanprogress.org/article/discrimination-prevents-lgbtq-people-accessing-health-care/

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Health disparities affecting LGBTQ+ populations - PMC

(3 days ago) WebThis includes elevated rates of suicidal ideation and behavior, depression, anxiety, and higher rates of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and polysubstance use. Although more research is needed to assess when these disparities emerge across the life course, recent studies find LGBTQ+-related disparities in mental health as young as 10 years …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9184722/

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Health Inequities in LGBT People and Nursing Interventions to …

(3 days ago) WebIndeed, in its position statement Nursing Advocacy for LGBTQ+ Populations, the American Nurses Association (ANA) also recognised the need to address LGBT health inequities by advocating for LGBT-inclusive policies and legislation, offering inclusive forms, condemning all discrimination, providing culturally competent care, supporting strategies

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8624572/

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Rural LGBTQ+ Americans Face Health Disparities, But Communities

(8 days ago) WebUnsurprisingly, our studies revealed health disparities that paint a grim picture for many LGBTQ+ residents of rural communities in terms of health and access to care. Just as importantly, we

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/rural-lgbtq-americans-face-health-disparities-but-communities-revealed-strengths

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U.S. Restores LGBTQ+ Protections from Healthcare Discrimination

(Just Now) WebThe Trump administration's rollback of protections against discrimination in health care opened the door for a host of anti-transgender bills nationwide. According to information from Fenway Health, since the rollback, over 250 anti-transgender bills have been filed, with eight signed into law and another 10 awaiting governors’ signatures.

https://www.verywellhealth.com/hhs-lgbtq-protection-from-healthcare-discrimination-5184768

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About LGBT Health Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender …

(Just Now) WebMayer KH, Bradford JB, Makadon HJ, et al. Sexual and gender minority health: What we know and what needs to be done. American Journal of Public Health. 2008:98; 989-995.; Wolitski, RJ, Stall, R Valdiserri, RO. Eds. Unequal Opportunity: Health Disparities Affecting Gay and Bisexual Men in the United States.New York: Oxford University Press, 2008.

https://www.cdc.gov/lgbthealth/about.htm

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Inclusive LGBTQIA+ healthcare: An interprofessional case-based

(3 days ago) WebOut of the 111 participants, 25.23% had no prior training exclusive to LGBTQIA+ healthcare. 21.62% of participants received <1 h training in the program curriculum. 26.13% had 1–2 h dedicated to LGBTQIA+ healthcare training. 9.91% of participants completed 3–4 h of prior training whereas only 17.12% had more than 5 h of …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9846843/

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Health and Access to Care and Coverage LGBT Individuals in the …

(9 days ago) WebThe World Professional Association for Transgender Health also maintains a set of standards and principles to guide health care professionals in providing health care to transgender people. 74

https://www.kff.org/report-section/health-and-access-to-care-and-coverage-lgbt-individuals-in-the-us-health-challenges/

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Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality …

(8 days ago) WebThis year’s HEI breaks record with more than 1,000 healthcare facilities participating; NEW Interactive Map allows public to search by state for HEI-scored facilities . 2024 HEI released as LGBTQ+ adults are twice as likely as non-LGBTQ+ adults to be “treated unfairly or with disrespect by a doctor or healthcare provider” in the last three …

https://www.hrc.org/press-releases/human-rights-campaign-foundations-2024-healthcare-equality-index-reveals-policy-progress-and-gaps-for-lgbtq-inclusion-in-healthcare-facilities-nationwide

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LGBT - Healthy People 2030 health.gov

(5 days ago) WebHealthy People 2030 supports improving the health and well-being of LGBT populations through health behavior objectives, objectives to address systemic problems, and objectives to increase data collection on LGBT health and well-being. Some of these objectives measure LGBT population data, while other objectives have a documented …

https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/lgbt

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Cancer Health Disparities Among LGBTQ+ People - NCI

(7 days ago) WebThe survey is intended to expand knowledge about the health care experiences of this understudied group of cancer survivors. For Dr. Schabath, reducing the cancer burden among SGM people starts with listening. “Our message to the health care community is to spend time listening to the concerns of sexual and gender minorities,” he …

https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2024/cancer-disparities-lgbtq-plus-people

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Cancer Disparities Among LGBTQ+ People - NCI

(7 days ago) WebThe reasons, researchers say, are complex and may include a lack of health care providers trained to care for SGM people. There is also evidence that SGM people are less likely to seek care for possible symptoms of cancer than non-SGM people, and, as a result, their cancers may be diagnosed at a more advanced stage.

https://dceg.cancer.gov/news-events/news/2024/cancer-disparities-lgbtq-people

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Health Care Disparities Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and …

(3 days ago) WebDepression and suicidal risk among discriminated LGBT youth. Sexual minority adolescents report a greater incidence of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and increased suicidal behaviors than heterosexual adolescents [].In a school-based survey conducted in Boston, Massachusetts (n = 1320), 10% of participants …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5478215/

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LGBTQ+ Experiences in Healthcare. By Sassafras Lowrey - Medium

(8 days ago) WebHealthcare is a human right, and LGBTQ+ people should have the same access to healthcare as cisgender and heterosexual people. Socioeconomic class also plays a part in how people access care

https://medium.com/matthews-place/lgbtq-experiences-in-healthcare-aff1a4c0ede5

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UC Davis Health recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity Leader

(3 days ago) Web(SACRAMENTO) UC Davis Medical Center has been re-designated as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation as part of the group’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI).. This is the 13th consecutive year the foundation has recognized UC Davis Health for advancing LGBTQ+ equity among its …

https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/uc-davis-health-recognized-as-an-lgbtq-healthcare-equity-leader/2024/05

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LGBT+ People’s Health and Experiences Accessing Care KFF

(9 days ago) WebKFF Headquarters: 185 Berry St., Suite 2000, San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone 650-854-9400 Washington Offices and Barbara Jordan Conference Center: 1330 G Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005 Phone

https://www.kff.org/womens-health-policy/report/lgbt-peoples-health-and-experiences-accessing-care/

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Biden Administration Strengthens Health Care Protections for …

(6 days ago) WebLGBTQ+ Americans now have greater protections against discrimination when seeking health care, whether from hospitals, doctors, Medicaid programs, and health insurance plans, according to a new

https://www.yahoo.com/news/biden-administration-strengthens-health-care-165849268.html

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Cultural Competence in the Care of LGBTQ Patients

(5 days ago) WebThe lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community comprises a broad cross-cultural range of community members. It includes all races, ethnic and religious …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK563176/

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The mental health crisis affecting Black LGBTQ+ youth - MSN

(3 days ago) WebThe 19th reports on studies that examined mental health issues among Black LGBTQ+ youth. methods and trauma-informed methods of care that will actually meet these people where they are when

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/the-mental-health-crisis-affecting-black-lgbtq-youth/ar-BB1m6CsE

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