ABSTRACT

This special issue on the impacts of COVID-19 on LGBTQ+ health and well-being reports findings from nine articles with varied study designs, including data from multiple countries and all segments of LGBTQ+ communities. Key findings included the observation that pre-COVID mental health disparities predispose LGBTQ+ people to poorer outcomes; that technological communication aids are essential in maintaining some sense of community; and that substance use is perceived by sexual minority women as a means of coping with fears, stress, loneliness, and boredom. Studies in this special issue also document that community support is still a critical need, particularly among those who are sheltering at home with families of origin. Findings underscore the importance of addressing structural inequities, including advocating for rights; providing financial support for LGBTQ+ community organizations and networks; ensuring access to competent and affirming healthcare; and including vulnerable communities in disaster response and planning.

摘要

这本有关COVID-19对LGBTQ +健康和幸福影响的特刊，来自9篇文章，这些研究具有不同的研究设计，其中包括来自多个国家和LGBTQ +社区各个阶层的数据。主要发现包括：观察到COVID之前的精神健康差异使LGBTQ +人群的结局更差。技术交流辅助工具对于维持某种社区意识至关重要；性少数妇女认为使用毒品是应对恐惧，压力，孤独和无聊的一种手段。在本期特刊中的研究还证明，社区支持仍然是至关重要的需求，特别是在那些与原籍家庭一起住所的人中。调查结果强调解决结构性不平等，包括主张权利的重要性；为LGBTQ +社区组织和网络提供财务支持；确保获得主管和肯定的医疗保健；并在灾害应对和规划中包括弱势社区。