LGBT Health

Question 1

Who is LGBT et al?

Answer 1

1) Lesbian 2) Gay

3) Bisexual 4) Queer 5) Questioning 6) Transgender 7) Genderqueer 9) Cisgender

Question 2

Understanding of human sexuality:

Answer 2

1) Attractionality 2) Identity 3) Behavior

Question 3

What does current evidence suggest about LGB youth?

Answer 3

1) They are at increased risk of negative health behaviors and decreased positive/promotive factors
2) Substance use, Psychological distress, sexual behaviors, violence and victimization, homelessness, access to healthcare

Question 4

Gay and lesbian students had:

Answer 4

Higher prevalence rates than the heterosexual students for 7/10 health

Question 5

Coming out to providers of health care: benefits

Answer 5

1) Open communication
2) Partner inclusion
3) Patient provider relationship

Question 6

Coming out to providers barriers

Answer 6

1) Patient fears: Ill treatment, discrimination, worse care

2) Provider deficits: Embarrassment, discomfort, lack of knowledge

Question 7

In the sample statistics, what characteristics were most common of 21 year olds who identified as something other than hetero?

Answer 7

1) Lesbian and gay
2) White
3) Urban

Question 8

What are the categories of factors that influence coming out to providers

Answer 8

1) Demographic characteristics
2) Psychosocial resources
3) Health and health care access
4) Sexuality related influences
5) Social relationships with other SMW

Question 9

What are some sexual health services that are required

Answer 9

1) Family planning
2) Gynecological health
3) HIV/STI prevention
4) STI testing
5) Papanicolao Testing
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