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Health Needs and Experiences of a LGBT Population in Georgia and South Carolina. J Homosex 2019;66(7):989-1013

Date

08/11/2018

Pubmed ID

30095375

DOI

10.1080/00918369.2018.1490573

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85051972474 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   19 Citations

Abstract

The 2016 Municipal Equality Index rated Augusta, the largest city in the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA), as one of the least lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) friendly cities in America. To understand the context of our region in relation to LGBT wellness, we conducted the first LGBT health needs assessment of the CSRA, assessing physical and mental health status and health care needs and experiences in the community. Participants (N = 436) were recruited using venue and snowball sampling and completed an anonymous online survey. Overall, the health problems experienced (i.e., obesity, depression) were not uniformly experienced across sexual orientation and gender identity; some groups experienced significantly higher rates of these conditions than others. Similarly, transgender individuals in particular reported higher rates of negative experiences with health care providers. Regional and national dissemination of these findings is critical to reducing health disparities and improving wellness of our local LGBT community.

Author List

Stepleman LM, Yohannan J, Scott SM, Titus LL, Walker J, Lopez EJ, Wooten Smith L, Rossi AL, Toomey TM, Eldridge ED

Author

Lauren Titus MD Assistant Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin

MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Gender Identity
Georgia
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Needs Assessment
Sexual and Gender Minorities
South Carolina
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult