Tag: Homosexuality
Oncologists Have Low Awareness of LGBTQ Issues
However, oncologists overwhelmingly interested in learning more
Sexual-Minority Patients Prefer Nonverbal Data Collection
Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity info nonverbally in ED improved communication
Depressive Symptoms Up From Age 10 for Sexual-Minority Youth
Sexual-minority adolescents were more likely to report self-harm in past year at ages 16 and 21
Opioid Misuse Varies With Sexual Orientation
Prescription opioid misuse more likely for female respondents identifying as bisexual
Socioeconomic Status Lower Among U.S. Sexual Minorities
Observation especially true for females, but adjusting for education attenuates many of the disparities
Gains in Insurance Coverage Seen for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Adults
However, in post-ACA era, lesbian, gay, bisexual adults still report trouble affording care
Gender Minorities Less Engaged in Health-Promoting Behaviors
Lesbian, bisexual women and transgender adults have fewer health-related behaviors
Better Training Needed to Boost LGBTQ Patient Health Care
Issues raised at AMA discussion include knowledge gaps for transgender women, screening guidelines
Sexual Minorities Have Lower Health-Related Quality of Life
Sexual orientation-linked HRQL disparities not attenuated after controlling for job status, insurance
Mental Health No Different for Offspring of Lesbian Parents
No notable difference in mental health for offspring with sexual minority parents, matched sample
