LGBT Additional Readings

Question 1

LGBT youth are more likely to be homeless

Answer 1

(Conron et al, 2010)

Question 2

Lesbians are less likely to get preventive services for cancer.

Answer 2

(Dilley, 2010)

Question 3

Transgender individuals have a high prevalence of… HIV/STDs

Answer 3

(Herbst et al, 2008)

Question 4

Transgender individuals have a high prevalence of… victimisation

Answer 4

(Whitbeck et al, 2004)

Question 5

Transgender individuals have a high prevalence of… mental health issues

Answer 5

(Diaz et al, 2001)

Question 6

Social determinants affecting the health of LGBT individuals largely relate to oppression and discrimination. Examples include:

Answer 6

Legal discrimination in access to health insurance, employment, housing, marriage, adoption, and retirement benefits
Lack of laws protecting against bullying in schools
Lack of social programs targeted to and/or appropriate for LGBT youth, adults, and elders
Shortage of health care providers who are knowledgeable and culturally competent in LGBT health

(Healthy people.gov)

Question 7

Bars and clubs were often the only safe places where LGBT individuals could gather, alcohol abuse has been an ongoing problem

Answer 7

(Bux, 1996)