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The trauma-suicide connection among racial and ethnically diverse lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults: Examining the roles of intersectional discrimination and complex posttraumatic stress disorder Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2024-03-05 Émilie Ellis, Dumayi Gutierrez
We sought: (a) to explore the roles of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), racism, and heterosexist discrimination in linking exposure to traumatic events and lifetime suicide attempt am...
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2SGBTQ + men health equity: Voices from the front lines Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2024-03-04 Cameron McKenzie, Tin D. Vo
This community-based study was the second of two studies intended to help the Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance (GMSH), a member-based coalition of AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs) based in Ontario...
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An exploratory look at perceptions of southern LGBT older adults on three long-term care services Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2024-02-28 Derek Cegelka, Victoria R. Wagner-Greene, Stacy Smallwood, Mindi Spencer, Liam Hein
As LGBT older adults continue to age, many will need some form of Long-Term Care (LTC). LTC allows the individual to live as independently and safely as possible. Because of the lack of social supp...
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Identity development negotiation and navigation for LGBTQ + individuals in the Deep South Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2024-02-24 Kamden K. Strunk, Nancy E. Thacker, Sherry C. Wang
Queer individuals face a variety of complicated and fraught processes for coming to understand, navigate, and develop their gender and sexual identities. While many existing gender and sexual ident...
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“Straight-acting white for same”: In-person and online/app-based discrimination exposure among sexual minority men Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2024-02-21 Devin English, Joseph A. Carter, Nicola Forbes, Aria Tilove, Justin C. Smith, Lisa Bowleg, H. Jonathon Rendina
This study quantitatively and qualitatively examined the prevalence, frequency, and content of discrimination exposure among gay, bisexual, and other sexually minoritized men (SMM) within sexual mi...
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Organizational factors related to the implementation of HIV-PrEP: A qualitative exploration with healthcare managers and providers working in HIV clinics in Colombia Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2024-02-12 María Camila Bolívar-Rocha, Marcela Arrivillaga, Pilar Camargo-Plazas, Julián Torres-Isasiga, Lina Hurtado-Quiñones, Sheilla Gómez-Peñaloza, Beatriz Alvarado-Llano, Héctor F. Mueses-Marín, Jorge Luis Martinez-Cajas
We explored the determinants of intention to adopt pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in HIV-care clinics in Colombia. Using qualitative methods and the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Resea...
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Neither snobs nor opportunists: An analysis of bisexuality through the experiences of young bisexual women Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2024-02-07 Maite Aurrekoetxea-Casaus, Garbiñe Lozano, Itziar Urkijo
Despite societies becoming increasingly open to identities that do not fall under the cisnormative umbrella, individuals who identify themselves as bisexual continue to confront the prejudices and ...
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Resilience and depression during COVID-19 pandemic shelter-in-place order among Black sexual diverse individuals Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2024-02-06 Shay L. Shuler
This study investigates the relationship between resilience and mental health among Black sexual diverse men residing in Atlanta, GA, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Minority stressors often impact t...
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Queering a life worth living: A gender affirming care model for suicidal transgender emerging adults Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-12-08 Zan Haggerty
The transgender and gender diverse (TGD) population have suicide rates approximately nine times greater than the general population. The gender affirming care model proposed in this case study is b...
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The use of photo-voice with older transgender people with psycho-social challenges in the Cape Metropolis, South Africa Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-12-05 Ricardo J. Rossouw, Neil Henderson, Maurice N. Gattis
In South Africa, older transgender people experience severe psycho-social issues due to racism, transphobia, the break-down of the health system and economic disparities. Photo-voice was utilized i...
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Romantic attachment, LGB minority stress, and mental health Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-11-23 Melanie E. Brewster, Wei Motulsky, Anthea Chan, Erik Berg, Veronica Kim
The impact of attachment styles on mental health has been widely examined across diverse groups, yet the unique roles of these styles within sexual minority populations have only recently begun to ...
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LGBTQ + community perceptions of domestic abuse, responsivity and inclusion within the criminal justice system Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-10-20 Samantha Wellock, Emma Tarpey
Whilst research on the LGBTQ + community, Domestic Abuse (DA) and the Criminal Justice System (CJS) is expanding, the LGBTQ + community have often been hidden from societal discourses within the CJ...
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Suicidality and discriminatory experiences with healthcare providers in LGBT emerging adults Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-10-16 Amanda A. Draheim, Susan Brands, James Griffin, Matthew Kridel, Catherine Wallace, Lara M. Stepleman, Christopher F. Drescher
Suicide is a leading cause of death in emerging adults who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender (LGBT). This study examines discriminatory healthcare experiences and suicidality i...
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Assessing the feasibility of SMART Recovery for sexual and gender minority individuals: Results from a feasibility and preliminary outcomes trial Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-10-13 Briana L. McGeough, Nicole L. Cohen, Emera (M) Greenwood
Sexual and gender minority individuals (SGMI; e.g., lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people) experience increased rates of alcohol use disorder and additional barriers to participatin...
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A preliminary study of intensive transgender-specific cultural competency training: Implications for social workers and psychologists who work with rural transgender clients Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-10-08 Jared W. Boot-Haury
Rural transgender individuals face heightened disparities relative to other transgender individuals. However, social workers and psychologists receive minimal training in transgender client care. T...
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Comparing experiences and perceptions of primary health care among LGBT and non-LGBT people: Key findings from Catalonia Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-09-12 Montse Subirana-Malaret, Leon Freude, Jacqueline Gahagan
Abstract This study compares the experiences and perceptions of primary health care of respondents who self-identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) with those of respondents who do not. Data were collected through a closed-ended, anonymous online survey in 2018. 468 respondents completed the survey, which included sociodemographic questions, perceptions of respondents’ health status
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Pride and protests: a mixed-methods examination of LGBTQ + activism and well-being Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-09-10 Sarah A. Job, Andrea R. Kaniuka, Emerson A. Todd, Brittney Storey, Byron D. Brooks
Abstract Background. LGBTQ+ activism may provide sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) with psychological benefits, buffering minority stressors. Method. In the current study, SGM adults (N = 527) completed a mixed-methods survey, assessing participation in LGBTQ+ activism and associated outcomes. Results. Most participants reported prior activism, including organizational involvement, attending Pride
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Women’s experience of obtaining health and social services following intimate partner violence: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer relationships in rural communities Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-09-06 Emily E. Soares, Kimberley T. Jackson, Tara Mantler, Abe Oudshoorn
Abstract The purpose of this secondary analysis was to explore the intersection of gender, sexuality, and rurality in a person’s experience of seeking health and social services following intimate partner violence (IPV). Data from the primary study, SPEAK: Sharing Personal Experiences of Accessibility and Knowledge of Violence, were used for this secondary analysis. This study reviewed the experience
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LGBTQ + people seeking a faith community home: Implications for social workers and allied helping professionals Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-09-01 Megan E. Gandy, Denise E. Levy, Anthony P. Natale
Abstract LGBTQ + people experience protective benefits from faith community participation, although some also experience minority stress from rejection and discrimination. Social workers, counselors, psychologists, nurse practitioners, and others can assist LGBTQ + people in looking for a faith community that fits their needs and desires. This study reveals how LGBTQ + people in this sample, most of
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Coping with intimate partner violence among young sexual minority men: A qualitative approach Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-08-29 Stephan A. Brandt, Christopher B. Stults
Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) is prevalent among sexual minority men (SMM) and is associated with a range of adverse health outcomes. While a limited body of research has examined help-seeking and its potential barriers among SMM who have experienced IPV, less research has explored other forms of coping with IPV within this population. Moreover, the contextual factors that inform the use
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Facilitators and barriers to attaining housing among 2SLGBTQ+adults with experiences of homelessness Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-08-28 John Ecker
Abstract This study examines facilitators and barriers to attain housing among adults who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ (Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) and who have experiences of homelessness. Twenty 2SLGBTQ+adults who were currently or formerly homeless participated in one qualitative interview. The interview protocol included questions on the participants’ experiences with exiting
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Understanding the relationship between casual substance use and sexual risk behaviors in sexual and gender minority emerging adults Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-08-17 Barrett Scroggs, Joshua G. Rosenberger
Abstract Research has shown the heightened risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), sexual risk behavior, and substance use in sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals. Further research is necessary to understand understudied sexual risk behaviors in a sample of casual substance users as the implications of substance use are not just experienced by individuals with substance use disorders
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Realities of LGBTQ + people with intellectual disabilities: A narrative review of the literature through the lens of recognition theory Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-08-13 Élise Milot, Ann-Sophie Otis, Kévin Lavoie, Martin Caouette, Julie Beauchamp
This article presents the results of a narrative review of the literature on the realities of LGBTQ + people with intellectual disabilities (ID). Twelve papers were analyzed. The data were extracte...
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LGBTQ + people’s lived experience with LGBTQ + serving organizations during the pandemic: A qualitative study Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-08-10 Kathryn Wagner, Michele M. Schlehofer
Despite LGBTQ + serving organizations being bastions of education, support, and advocacy for LGBTQ + communities, there is a dearth of work on LGBTQ + people’s experiences with them. Through qualit...
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Professional care for LGBTI people in rural areas: Knowledge, beliefs and practices. A case study in the La Selva region, Spain Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-08-09 Jose Antonio Langarita, Núria Palomar, Antonia Dorado Caballero
Over the last decade, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) policies have been developed in Catalonia (Spain). This has resulted in official efforts to address the needs of LGBT...
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It matters who does the (unpaid) work: Gender and the provision of informal caregiving by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) aging adults Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-07-31 B. Savage, M. N. Barringer
This study examines the provision and expectation of informal caregiving by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) aging adult population. Using data from a 2017 nationwide AARP survey ...
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Minority stress, technology, and LGBTQ + people’s experiences and outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-07-26 Rachel M. Schmitz, Jennifer Tabler, Ruby Charak, Jorge I. Cantu, Carlos M. Gonzales, Joshua J. Schmitz
This study utilized a concurrent, triangulation mixed method design to explore pandemic mental health dynamics in the context of technology usage. We surveyed 406 adults from predominantly rural re...
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Examining HIV organizational structures and their influence on engagement with young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Atlanta, Georgia Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-03-15 Hannah Fogarty, Marxavian D. Jones, Shamia J. Moore, Gary W. Harper, Andrés Camacho-González, Carlos del Rio, Sophia A. Hussen
Young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (YB-GBMSM) are disproportionately impacted by HIV. Structural influences on these disparities, including characteristics of the variou...
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Graduate medical education curriculum regarding the health and healthcare of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) adults Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-01-30 Mollie C. Marr, Samuel R. Bunting, Bradley A. Blansky, Lexi Dickson, Aayush Gabrani, Nelson F. Sanchez
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) adults experience a wide variety of unique challenges accessing healthcare. These barriers may be exacerbated among older LGBTQ+ people due t...
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Understanding the social and community support experiences of sexual and gender minority individuals in 12-Step programs Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2023-01-25 Briana L. McGeough, Megan S. Paceley, Sarah E. Zemore, Mitchell R. Lunn, Juno Obedin-Maliver, Micah E. Lubensky, Annesa Flentje
Sexual and gender minority individuals (e.g., gay, bisexual, non-binary, transgender; SGMI) are 2-6 times as likely as cisgender heterosexual individuals to experience alcohol or other substance us...
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Be YOU!: A collaborative effort to address minority stress for LGBTQ + youth in school settings Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-12-12 Jessica N. Fish, Sarah Kapostasy, Stephen T. Russell
LGBTQ youth often experience unsafe school climates and are at greater risk for compromised mental health relative to their heterosexual and cisgender peers. The psychological mediation model posit...
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Coping with the Australian marriage law postal survey and its legacy: “I create meaning and joy and connection and community” Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-11-03 Liam J. Casey, Sarah J. Bowman, Emma Power, John McAloon, Bethany M. Wootton
People who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, or other diverse sexual or gender identities (LGBTQ+) experience psychological distress in the face of public votes regarding...
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LGBTQ college students’ lived experiences and perceptions of support on a conservative campus Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-10-18 Matthew L. McClellan
Abstract LGBTQ college students have historically experienced hostile campus climates during their time in higher education. While there has been advancement in LGBTQ inclusion, many universities and colleges still do not provide adequate support and services for LGBTQ students. This paper used the results from 14 qualitative interviews that explored the lived experiences of LGBTQ college students’
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Factors associated with depression in Peruvian LGBT + individuals exposed to discrimination and violence Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-10-12 Angel Ch Zegarra-López, Diego Garcia-Rabines, Alvaro Okumura-Clark
We aimed to analyze the factors associated with depression among LGBT + people exposed to discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in Peru. We conducted secondary analysis on ...
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Examining facilitators and barriers to sexual orientation and gender identity disclosure to healthcare providers among US college students Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-09-01 Steff Du Bois, Kelly A. Manser, Winifred Guerra, Marlena Cannon, Jessalena Lee, Arlen C. Moller
Abstract Sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals generally experience health disparities. Frequent nondisclosure of SGM status to healthcare providers contributes to these disparities. We collaborated with an LGBTQIA+ student organization to conduct a virtual focus group exploring facilitators and barriers to SGM disclosure to healthcare providers. Five thematic clusters emerged from our group
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Adoption social workers’ perspectives on same-sex couples’ right to adopt in Greece Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-08-27 Vasileia Papadaki, Anais Kougioumtzian, Marianna Michalaki, Ioanna Sampathianaki
Abstract This qualitative study explores the perceptions of adoption social workers in Greece regarding same-sex couples’ right to adopt. All 15 participants stressed that they always take the child’s best interest into consideration when assessing prospective parents; however, very different interpretations were evident regarding what this best-interest principle entails if a same-sex couple were
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Sociodemographic characteristics, depressive symptoms, and increased frequency of intimate partner violence among LGBTQ people in the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic: A brief report Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-08-26 Christopher B. Stults, Kristen D. Krause, Richard J. Martino, Marybec Griffin, Caleb E. LoSchiavo, Savannah G. Lynn, Stephan A. Brandt, David Tan, Nicolas Horne, Gabin Lee, Jessie Wong, Perry N. Halkitis
Abstract Sociodemographic characteristics and depressive symptoms were assessed for their association with increased frequency of intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in a US sample of (N = 1,090) LGBTQ people, using an anonymous online survey. Among those (n = 98) endorsing IPV victimization in their current relationship, more than 18% reported increased
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LGBTQ+ college students’ mental health: A content analysis of research published 2009–2019 Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-07-07 Nancy E. Thacker Darrow, Antonio Duran, Jessica A. Weise, Jennifer P. Guffin
Abstract A need exists to examine the strengths and limitations of literature on LGBTQ + student mental health since higher education and helping professionals use it to support LGBTQ + college students. A summative content analysis of LGBTQ + student mental health research from 2009 to 2019 yielded three themes: (1) how authors frame research, including decisions on methodology, frameworks, and samples;
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Homeless youth shelters and services for transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) clients: Results from a nationwide survey Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-05-11 Pamela H. Bowers, Donna M. Aguiniga, David Reamer, Jordann Reynolds
Abstract This study explored results from a nationwide survey conducted with homeless youth shelter directors. The research sought to further the understanding of how policy and societal changes about gender affirming access to services have affected service delivery and accommodations at homeless youth shelters for transgender and gender non-conforming (TGNC) youth. Results from (n = 117) youth shelters
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Losing a child: A grounded theory of failed infant adoptions among gay men Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-05-09 Michael Johnson
Abstract No studies to date have examined the experiences of gay men following a failed infant adoption, which is when the adoption process ends before it is legally finalized. Gay men are at risk of experiencing psychological distress following a failed adoption. The aims of this grounded theory study were to discover the experiences of gay men who had a failed infant adoption and to explore the grief
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Identifying effective support for sexual minority university students who have experienced bullying Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-04-08 Mary Clark, Ulani Kan, Emma-Jayne Tse, Vanessa A. Green
Abstract Sexual minority university students experience higher rates of victimization than cis-heterosexual individuals experience and are at increased risk of mental health issues and poor academic achievement. This pilot study included 20 university students who self-identified as part of the LGBTQIA+ community and had experienced bullying. They completed an anonymous online survey about their openness
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“A little harder to find your place:” Latinx LGBTQ + youth and family belonging Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-04-05 Maru Gonzalez, Tania Connaughton-Espino, Bianka M. Reese
Abstract There is a dearth of research about Latinx LGBTQ + youth’s experiences with family belonging. To address this gap in the literature, this phenomenological study explored the experiences of eight Latinx LGBTQ + youth as they relate to belonging within a familial context. Five themes were identified: (a) definitions of belonging and the importance of belonging to family, (b) family rejection/fear
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Nonclinical best practices for creating LGBTQ-inclusive care environments: A scoping review of gray literature Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-04-04 Kimberly D. Hudson, Vanessa Bruce-Miller
Abstract Guidelines for LGBTQ-inclusive care have been developed by a number of expert organizations to mitigate significant barriers to accessing quality physical and mental health care. This scoping review synthesized nonclinical best practices for creating LGBTQ-affirming care environments as described in 12 publicly available resources. Results were organized into seven domains: (1) interpersonal
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Educational preparedness to care for transgender and gender diverse adults: Perspectives of mental health professionals Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-04-01 Sharon N. Obasi, Robyn E. King, Natalie R. Holt, Richard Mocarski, Debra A. Hope, Nathan Woodruff
Abstract Ensuring that mental health professionals are appropriately trained to provide affirming and sensitive care to transgender and gender diverse (TGD) adults is one mechanism that may reduce the marginalization sometimes experienced by TGD adults in mental health contexts. In this study, mental health professionals (n = 142) completed an online survey documenting the sources and types of training
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Sexual identity factors and minority stressors associated with healthcare stereotype threat and access to care among Black sexual minority women Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-30 Shemeka Thorpe, Amanda E. Tanner, Candice N. Hargons
Abstract Black sexual minority women (SMW) are disproportionately impacted by negative health outcomes, healthcare discrimination, and provider bias. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate which sexual identity characteristics and minority stressors are associated with healthcare stereotype threat and healthcare access for Black SMW. Using secondary data from the Generations Study
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Internalized heterosexism and psychological distress: A relationship mediated by self-compassion Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-23 Chris Brown, Amy C. Maragos
Abstract This study examined the relationship between internalized heterosexism and psychological distress in a sample of 255 self-identified sexual minority (i.e., lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer) adults aged 18–68 years. Utilizing an online survey, self-compassion was examined as a mediator of the relationship between internalized heterosexism and psychological distress (i.e., anxiety and depression)
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LGBTQIA+ people’s service access during the COVID-19 pandemic: Obstacles to care and provider adaptations Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-22 Max Osborn
Abstract Members of LGBTQIA+ populations often experience difficulties accessing support services and report inadequate, discriminatory, or stigmatizing treatment from providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing access barriers; consequently, researchers and practitioners have called for an examination of how the pandemic has impacted LGBTQIA+ people’s wellbeing. The present study uses
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Emotion and problem focused coping by transgender adolescents and young adults with family social support and exclusion: A case study in Southern Thailand Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-17 Kumarashwaran Vadevelu, Niwet Arunberkfa
Abstract Studies of the options available to transgender persons of coping with the social support and exclusion of their families show that those options have emotion- and problem- focused features which would favorably affect the outcomes of coping. This mixed-method study investigated the merits and proposed ways whereby a small cohort of transgender adolescents and young adults in the Provinces
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Experiences of minority stress and access to primary care services among sexual minority adults in the United States Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-15 Daniel Green, Luis Parra, John Blosnich, Jeremy Goldbach
Abstract Primary care services are cornerstones for US health care, assuring preventive screening, maintenance of therapeutics, and access to specialty care. Sexual minority (SM) adults are less likely to have access to primary care services than their heterosexual counterparts. Additionally, access to health services among SM persons can vary by age. One plausible explanation for these disparities
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Sexual behaviors of women who have sex with women: A qualitative explorative study Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-10 Roberta E. Emetu, Emily N. Hernandez, Laura Calleros, Stacy Missari
Abstract Sexual transmitted infections (STIs), including the human papillomavirus, are transmissible by female-to-female sexual contact, even though a common misperception is that women who have sex with women (WSW) are at lower risk for STIs. This study sought to further understand current sexual behaviors and protective mechanisms utilized by WSW. Incorporating a grounded theory approach, nineteen
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Physical intimate partner violence on college campuses: Re-victimization of sexual minority students and their help-seeking behavior Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-08 Andrew T. Schramm, Suzanne C. Swan, Amanda J. Fairchild, Bonnie S. Fisher, Ann L. Coker, Corrine M. Williams
Abstract The purpose of this study of physical intimate partner violence (IPV) among college students was to compare re-victimization rates between sexual minority and heterosexual students and to describe their help-seeking behavior. Sexual minority students who reported previous physical IPV victimization at baseline were at heightened risk for re-victimization during the course of this yearlong
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“I felt invisible”: First nations LGBTIQSB+ young people’s experiences with health service provision in Australia Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-08 Kim Spurway, Corrinne Sullivan, John Leha, William Trewlynn, Linda Briskman, Karen Soldatic
Abstract There is an absence of research into the effectiveness of service provision for First Nations LGBTIQSB+ young people in Australia. To address this gap, interviews were conducted in Australia to highlight young people’s perspectives on essential components of service provision. Participants expressed their concerns about the ongoing impact of implicit and explicit settler-colonial heteronormativity
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A methodological scoping review of qualitative research on LGBTQ + bullying victimization: Implications for diversity, equity, and inclusion Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-07 Peter A. Newman, Luke Reid, Ashley Lacombe-Duncan, Suchon Tepjan, Susan Ramsundarsingh
Abstract We conducted a scoping review in accordance with Cochrane guidelines to identify participant and methodological characteristics of qualitative research conducted with young people on LGBTQ + bullying victimization. From 2005 to 2020, we identified 1,579 abstracts, with 141 articles retained for full-text screening and 35 included in the review. Overall, participants (N = 884) were predominantly
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Variations in stigma by sexual orientation and substance use: An investigation of double stigma Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-03-07 Ellis R. Agnew, Kareena McAloney-Kocaman, Kirsty Wiseman-Gregg
Abstract Stigma can have a debilitating effect on mental health. Both LGBTQ+ individuals and substance users experience stigma, and concurrent membership of both groups can result in double stigma. This study aimed to investigate differences in stigmatized attitudes based on substance use behaviors and sexual identity using data from 102 participants (83% female). Findings suggest the presence of a
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Co-created research agenda to support advocacy toward social inclusion for sexual and gender minorities in sub-Saharan Africa Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-02-23 Emmy Kageha Igonya, Anthony I. Ajayi, Emmanuel Otukpa, Kenneth Juma, Ramatou Ouedraogo, Grace Kibunja, Meggie Mwoka, Winnie Opondo, Caroline W. Kabiru, Boniface Ayanbekongshie Ushie
Abstract Advocacy actors play a unique role in promoting changes in policy, legal, and social environments for sexual and gender minorities in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). However, their efforts may be hampered by limited incorporation of evidence because there is a massive gulf between what researchers focus on and what evidence users need. Together with fifty key stakeholders across SSA, we—a team of
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An etic view of LGBTQ healthcare: Barriers to access according to healthcare providers and researchers Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-02-22 Zachary S. Ramsey, D. M. Davidov, C. B. Levy, C. G. Abildso
Abstract Current research in SGM health outcomes and disparities has made great strides, but a more in-depth understanding of the health needs of the population and how to address them is still required. This study aims to identify the health needs of the SGM population through in-depth interviews with researchers and health care providers that have spent their careers working with members of this
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Clinical implications for LGBT asylum seekers in U.S. detention centers Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-02-17 Carlos E. Gerena
Abstract LGBT asylum seekers are a unique population who have suffered violence and persecution in their countries of origin by their families, communities, and state actors due to their sexual and gender identities. LGBT individuals who flee their countries arrive in the U.S. with preexisting mental health problems brought on by prolonged physical and sexual abuse, psychological abuse, harassment
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The relationship between thwarted interpersonal needs and suicidal behaviors varies as a function of positive emotions in a rural sexual minority sample Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2022-01-24 Sunia Choudhury, Jeffrey J. Klibert, Brandon Weiss
Abstract Few models consider if and how positive psychological resources mitigate suicide risk in rural sexual minorities (SM). The purpose of the current study was to determine whether positive emotions can offset the relationships between thwarted interpersonal need and suicidal behaviors. Data were collected from rural SM (N = 211). Positive emotions moderated the association between thwarted interpersonal
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Peer education on sexual diversity in Dutch secondary education: Peer educators’ perceptions of activities and perceived outcomes Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2021-12-01 Marieke Kroneman, Wilfried Admiraal, Yvonne Kleistra
Abstract Process evaluations of peer education on the topic of sexuality and relationships pay little attention to the activities implemented by peer educators. Process evaluation with other target groups indicate clusters of activities that refer to educator skills, offering a safe place to learn, and efforts to change attitudes. An overarching factor named life experiences influences how peer educators
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A scoping review of experiences and needs of older LGBTI adults in Asia Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services Pub Date : 2021-11-29 Onouma Thummapol, Werayuth Srithumsuk, Tanya Park
Abstract Despite the impressive number of global achievements in the improvement of population health and longevity, older LGBTI adults in Asia continue to suffer. There is a knowledge gap in empirical and comprehensive data on the experiences, unique challenges and needs of this growing yet underserved population. This knowledge is needed for developing strategies to address their needs, with the