The study of healthcare and human sexuality is an intricate one, encompassing a wide range of topics including gender identity, sexual orientation, and social factors that contribute to individual's...
The topic of this article is what psychological barriers influence queer individuals' willingness to engage in preventive health behaviors, and how do these barriers reflect broader social...
The study of disease patterns is called epidemiology. It is used to identify risk factors that are associated with diseases or health conditions. These risk factors may include age, gender,...
Implicit Biases Among Healthcare Providers
Implicit bias is a pervasive issue that can lead to significant disparities in healthcare for marginalized communities, including the LGBTQ+ population....
Interpersonal discrimination is the prejudice that individuals face based on their characteristics such as race, gender, age, religion, etc., which can have long-lasting effects on one's physical and...
Bisexual Erasure in Policymaking
Policymakers have made significant progress towards achieving equal rights for LGBTQ+ people through policy changes that prohibit discrimination based on sexual...
A person's sexual orientation is an integral part of who they are and can have significant implications for their overall wellbeing.
The study of queer health experiences has been historically...
Queer bodies are often excluded from medical research, which has significant implications for healthcare knowledge production, access, and outcomes. This article will explore how this exclusion...
Scarce medical resources are limited resources that must be shared among many people in need. Marginalized sexual and gender populations include groups such as LGBTQIA+ individuals, sex workers,...
The medical profession has historically focused on treating illnesses caused by bacteria and viruses.
New research indicates that some diseases are more likely to occur due to environmental...