HBM 07a: LGBT Flashcards
Average percent of people in US that identify as LGB:
3.5%
(Men/women) are more likely to say they’re bisexual.
Women
Average percent of people in US that have had same-sex contact ever.
8.2%
Average percent of people in US that have had same-sex attraction.
8-11%
Sexual orientation definition.
How a person identifies their physical and emotional attraction to others
What are the dimensions of sexual orientation?
- Identity
- Behavior
- Attraction/desire
Gender Dysphoria is the official diagnosis regarding:
Transgender people
LGBT youth (X) times (more/less) likely to attempt suicide.
X = 2-3 times more likely
LGBT youth have increased risk for:
- Suicide
- Homelessness
- HIV or STDs
(X)% of homeless people are LGBT.
X = 20-40
Which specific members of LGBT at most risk of HIV/STDs?
Homosexual men (especially among communities of color)
T/F: LGBT populations have highest rates of tobacco, alcohol, and other drug use.
True
T/F: Lesbians are less likely to get preventative services for cancer.
True
Which specific members of LGBT least likely to have health insurance?
Transgender individuals
Highest poverty rate, (X)%, of any children in any household type is found in:
X = 52.3
AA children in gay male household
Poverty rate for children living with lesbian couple:
37.7%
T/F: Higher HIV incidence among black MSM is likely due to sexual risk behaviors and substance use.
False!
Most likely causes of disproportionate HIV infection rates:
- Barriers to access health care
- Low frequency of HIV testing
- Delayed treatment of STIs (facilitate HIV transmission)
- High HIV prevalence in black MSM networks
LGBT tobacco use is (X)% higher than general population.
X = 35-200
Raters of cervical cancer are (X)% (lower/higher) for lesbians/bisexual women as for heterosexual women.
Same rates among all 3 groups
There are about (X) number of new HIV diagnoses each year in US.
X = 50,000
(X) is notably prevalent in transgender women, especially in which community?
X = HIV
African americans (56%)
It’s especially important to screen for HCV in which individuals?
All HIV infected MSM (at least once)
Is cervical cancer possible in male transgender patient?
Yes - if total hysterectomy not performed, cervix is retained
T/F: It is most important to the LGBT youth that the provider is experienced with LGBT youth.
False - most important to be respectful, nonjudgmental, good listener, and treat them like any other youth
