Elderly LGBT individuals may face unique challenges when it comes to visibility, healthcare access, and social support. These challenges are particularly significant for those who have been closeted...
The stigma against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBT) individuals persists in many countries around the world where the legal system is still rooted in heteronormative...
As healthcare providers strive to provide quality care to all patients regardless of gender identity or sexual orientation, they must be aware of the unique needs of their LGBTQ+ community members....
Healthcare inequalities faced by the LGBTQ+ community are rooted in discriminatory policies, attitudes, and beliefs that deny access to quality care for this marginalized group. Systemic...
Healthcare Education Reforms for Culturally Competent Practices
The United States needs to reform its healthcare system to ensure that all patients receive the same level of care regardless of...
Culturally Competent Care Requires Inclusion of LGBTQ Health Needs
The provision of quality healthcare for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual individuals has become...
The topic of aging within the LGBTQ+ community has been largely understudied, which means that there is limited research available to understand how members of this community experience the aging...
The study of LGBTQ+ healthcare access has become increasingly important in recent years due to the widespread recognition of the unique challenges faced by this community in accessing quality care....
Addressing Systemic Inequities in Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Communities
Healthcare is essential for everyone's wellbeing.
Some communities face barriers when it comes to accessing quality care due...
Intersectionality is an important concept that considers how multiple identities interact to create unique experiences for individuals. In this context, it refers specifically to the ways in which...