Pub Date : 2022-03-15DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2044953
Daniel T. Green, Luis A. Parra, J. Blosnich, Jeremy T. 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 are experiences of minority stress. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the association between experiences of minority stress and access to primary care services among SM people in the United States across multiple age cohorts. A series of logistic regressions examined associations among multiple experiences of minority stress and access to primary care services. Analyses, stratified by age cohort, examined associations between experiences of minority stress and access to primary care services. Felt stigma, on average, was negatively associated with having a primary care provider among the full sample. The stratified analysis revealed that higher rates of felt stigma were negatively associated with having a primary care provider only among younger SM adults. This study offers novel information suggesting that unique experiences of minority stress are linked with barriers in access to primary care services among SM people.
{"title":"Experiences of minority stress and access to primary care services among sexual minority adults in the United States","authors":"Daniel T. Green, Luis A. Parra, J. Blosnich, Jeremy T. Goldbach","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2044953","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2044953","url":null,"abstract":"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 are experiences of minority stress. Thus, the purpose of this study was to explore the association between experiences of minority stress and access to primary care services among SM people in the United States across multiple age cohorts. A series of logistic regressions examined associations among multiple experiences of minority stress and access to primary care services. Analyses, stratified by age cohort, examined associations between experiences of minority stress and access to primary care services. Felt stigma, on average, was negatively associated with having a primary care provider among the full sample. The stratified analysis revealed that higher rates of felt stigma were negatively associated with having a primary care provider only among younger SM adults. This study offers novel information suggesting that unique experiences of minority stress are linked with barriers in access to primary care services among SM people.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44823685","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-03-10DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2044952
Roberta E. Emetu, Emily N. Hernandez, L. 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 (N = 19) semistructured telephone interviews were conducted among WSW from four regions of the United States. Findings indicate that WSW were engaging in risky sexual behaviors due to limitations in knowledge, aversion to dental dams, gender bias, and perceived emotional connection. Implications suggest comprehensive sexuality education and community-based risk reduction education programs.
{"title":"Sexual behaviors of women who have sex with women: A qualitative explorative study","authors":"Roberta E. Emetu, Emily N. Hernandez, L. Calleros, Stacy Missari","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2044952","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2044952","url":null,"abstract":"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 (N = 19) semistructured telephone interviews were conducted among WSW from four regions of the United States. Findings indicate that WSW were engaging in risky sexual behaviors due to limitations in knowledge, aversion to dental dams, gender bias, and perceived emotional connection. Implications suggest comprehensive sexuality education and community-based risk reduction education programs.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42227943","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-03-08DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2045241
Kim Spurway, C. Sullivan, John Leha, William Trewlynn, L. Briskman, K. 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 and racism on services providing support for young First Nations LGBTIQSB+ peoples. Although set in Australia, this research supports the body of international research. This research has the potential to create policies and practices centered on the voices and needs of First Nations LGBTIQSB+ youth.
{"title":"“I felt invisible”: First nations LGBTIQSB+ young people’s experiences with health service provision in Australia","authors":"Kim Spurway, C. Sullivan, John Leha, William Trewlynn, L. Briskman, K. Soldatic","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2045241","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2045241","url":null,"abstract":"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 and racism on services providing support for young First Nations LGBTIQSB+ peoples. Although set in Australia, this research supports the body of international research. This research has the potential to create policies and practices centered on the voices and needs of First Nations LGBTIQSB+ youth.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43307470","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-03-08DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2045242
Andrew T. Schramm, S. Swan, Amanda J. Fairchild, B. Fisher, A. 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 study. Sexual minority students more often sought help from formal sources of help (e.g., college counselors) than informal ones (e.g., friends and family) following physical IPV victimization. These findings highlight the importance of increasing access to social services tailored to the needs of this at-risk population.
{"title":"Physical intimate partner violence on college campuses: Re-victimization of sexual minority students and their help-seeking behavior","authors":"Andrew T. Schramm, S. Swan, Amanda J. Fairchild, B. Fisher, A. Coker, Corrine M. Williams","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2045242","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2045242","url":null,"abstract":"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 study. Sexual minority students more often sought help from formal sources of help (e.g., college counselors) than informal ones (e.g., friends and family) following physical IPV victimization. These findings highlight the importance of increasing access to social services tailored to the needs of this at-risk population.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-03-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44079891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-03-07DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2044424
Peter A. Newman, L. Reid, Ashley Lacombe-Duncan, S. 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 white (50%), cisgender male (51%), and gay (38%); 14% identified as transgender or gender nonconforming, 13% bisexual, 6% queer or questioning, and 1% asexual. Half of participants identified as ethnic/racial minorities. Most studies (51%) took place in exclusively urban, 17% mixed urban/rural, 3% exclusively rural, and 29% unspecified contexts. Overall, 43% were conducted in the US. Seventeen percent of studies focused exclusively on adolescents under age 18, while 43% excluded this population. Study methodologies included ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, and narrative, with nearly one-third unspecified. We outline recommendations for sampling, data collection, and data analysis, researcher self-disclosure, and ethical considerations, for increasing diversity and inclusion in intersectional approaches to LGBTQ + bullying research.
{"title":"A methodological scoping review of qualitative research on LGBTQ + bullying victimization: Implications for diversity, equity, and inclusion","authors":"Peter A. Newman, L. Reid, Ashley Lacombe-Duncan, S. Tepjan, Susan Ramsundarsingh","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2044424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2044424","url":null,"abstract":"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 white (50%), cisgender male (51%), and gay (38%); 14% identified as transgender or gender nonconforming, 13% bisexual, 6% queer or questioning, and 1% asexual. Half of participants identified as ethnic/racial minorities. Most studies (51%) took place in exclusively urban, 17% mixed urban/rural, 3% exclusively rural, and 29% unspecified contexts. Overall, 43% were conducted in the US. Seventeen percent of studies focused exclusively on adolescents under age 18, while 43% excluded this population. Study methodologies included ethnography, grounded theory, phenomenology, and narrative, with nearly one-third unspecified. We outline recommendations for sampling, data collection, and data analysis, researcher self-disclosure, and ethical considerations, for increasing diversity and inclusion in intersectional approaches to LGBTQ + bullying research.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42286463","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-03-07DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2044954
Ellis R. Agnew, K. 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 hierarchy of stigma where heterosexual individuals were typically viewed more positively than LGBTQ+ individuals, regardless of the substance using status of the LGBTQ+ individual. However illicit drug use by heterosexual individuals resulted in the most negative attitudes. Implications are discussed.
{"title":"Variations in stigma by sexual orientation and substance use: An investigation of double stigma","authors":"Ellis R. Agnew, K. McAloney-Kocaman, Kirsty Wiseman‐Gregg","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2044954","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2044954","url":null,"abstract":"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 hierarchy of stigma where heterosexual individuals were typically viewed more positively than LGBTQ+ individuals, regardless of the substance using status of the LGBTQ+ individual. However illicit drug use by heterosexual individuals resulted in the most negative attitudes. Implications are discussed.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48465816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-23DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2041523
E. Igonya, A. Ajayi, E. Otukpa, Kenneth Juma, Ramatou Ouedraogo, G. Kibunja, Meggie Mwoka, Winnie Opondo, C. Kabiru, B. 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 researchers and policy engagement specialists—co-created a research agenda and identified policy goals and research priorities to support evidence-informed policy and advocacy that can foster social inclusion of sexual and gender minorities in the region. We identified six research priority areas: (1) The history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people and people whose identities do not conform to typical binary notions of male and female, or identify themselves using other categories to describe sexuality (LGBT+) in Africa and their lived realities; (2) Cost of non-inclusion and benefits of inclusion; (3) Strategies fostering inclusion; (4) Challenges and needs of LGBT + people; and (5) Implementation science on the effectiveness of provisions in sexual and reproductive health and HIV strategies or guidelines; and (6) Understanding the existing policy and legal architecture. This co-created research agenda can guide the generation of policy-relevant evidence, increase collaboration between researchers and policy actors, and increase research uptake to support efforts toward inclusion.
{"title":"Co-created research agenda to support advocacy toward social inclusion for sexual and gender minorities in sub-Saharan Africa","authors":"E. Igonya, A. Ajayi, E. Otukpa, Kenneth Juma, Ramatou Ouedraogo, G. Kibunja, Meggie Mwoka, Winnie Opondo, C. Kabiru, B. Ushie","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2041523","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2041523","url":null,"abstract":"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 researchers and policy engagement specialists—co-created a research agenda and identified policy goals and research priorities to support evidence-informed policy and advocacy that can foster social inclusion of sexual and gender minorities in the region. We identified six research priority areas: (1) The history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans people and people whose identities do not conform to typical binary notions of male and female, or identify themselves using other categories to describe sexuality (LGBT+) in Africa and their lived realities; (2) Cost of non-inclusion and benefits of inclusion; (3) Strategies fostering inclusion; (4) Challenges and needs of LGBT + people; and (5) Implementation science on the effectiveness of provisions in sexual and reproductive health and HIV strategies or guidelines; and (6) Understanding the existing policy and legal architecture. This co-created research agenda can guide the generation of policy-relevant evidence, increase collaboration between researchers and policy actors, and increase research uptake to support efforts toward inclusion.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-02-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47308261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-22DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2042452
Zachary Ramsey, D. Davidov, C. B. Levy, C. 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 population. Four themes were identified: LGBQ and trans outside of Heteronormativity, the multifaceted aspects of health, impact of discrimination, and healthcare system barriers. Finally, we explore potential multi-level solutions to this dilemma from a Social Ecological perspective.
{"title":"An etic view of LGBTQ healthcare: Barriers to access according to healthcare providers and researchers","authors":"Zachary Ramsey, D. Davidov, C. B. Levy, C. Abildso","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2042452","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2042452","url":null,"abstract":"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 population. Four themes were identified: LGBQ and trans outside of Heteronormativity, the multifaceted aspects of health, impact of discrimination, and healthcare system barriers. Finally, we explore potential multi-level solutions to this dilemma from a Social Ecological perspective.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-02-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41341354","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-02-17DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2022.2041522
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, and unjustified detentions. While detained, they experience stressors that may exacerbate mental health issues. This article examines LGBT asylum seekers’ experiences in the U.S detention center and its impact on their mental health. Implication for social work research and practice are also discussed.
{"title":"Clinical implications for LGBT asylum seekers in U.S. detention centers","authors":"Carlos E. Gerena","doi":"10.1080/10538720.2022.2041522","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2022.2041522","url":null,"abstract":"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, and unjustified detentions. While detained, they experience stressors that may exacerbate mental health issues. This article examines LGBT asylum seekers’ experiences in the U.S detention center and its impact on their mental health. Implication for social work research and practice are also discussed.","PeriodicalId":46685,"journal":{"name":"JOURNAL OF GAY & LESBIAN SOCIAL SERVICES","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48474075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-01-24DOI: 10.1080/10538720.2021.1986448
Sunia Choudhury, Jeff J. Klibert, Brandon M. 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 needs and suicidal behaviors; the relationship was nullified at higher levels of positive emotions. Our findings offers preliminary evidence for positive emotions as a protective factor to suicide and provides some insights for using positive psychological interventions in suicide prevention efforts.
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