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Sexual rights (SR) are grounded in universal human rights, however, despite recent gains in equality, many lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) individuals and couples still face discrimination. The aim of this study was to analyze the level of agreement of the Italian general population with the sexual rights of LGB people and couples. A further aim was to better understand the sociodemographic characteristics associated with the different level of recognition of the LGB SR. An online anonymous questionnaire was carried out to collect demographic data and information about the level of agreement/disagreement, coded on a 6-point likert scale, with statements regarding the rights of heterosexual and LGB people. One thousand and seven out people who had access to the questionnaire met the inclusion criteria. The sample showed overall moderate-high levels of agreement with SR of LGB men and women in high percentages, and more than 85.0% declared themselves in favor of the right, for the LGB people, to have a satisfactory sexuality. The participants showed a lower degree of agreement in relation to the adoption of children by LGB couples. The most discriminated against are bisexuals of both sexes. With respect to sociodemographic variables, being female, graduated, was observed as related to a greater recognition of the rights considered. Being a believer and to a greater extent being a believer churchgoer has been observed as a predictor of lesser recognition of such LGB rights. Data shows how focusing efforts where possible on the knowledge of sexual orientation to overcome stereotypes based on ignorance is crucial for LGB sexual and general health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Les droits sexuels (DS) sont fondés sur les droits humains universels. Cependant, malgré les progrès récents en matière d'égalité, de nombreuses personnes et de nombreux couples LGB (lesbiennes, gais, bisexuels) sont toujours victimes de discrimination. Le but de cette étude était d'analyser le niveau d'accord de la population générale italienne avec les droits sexuels des personnes et couples LGB. Un autre objectif était de mieux comprendre les caractéristiques sociodémographiques associées aux différents niveaux de reconnaissance des Droits sexuels des personnes LGB. Un questionnaire anonyme a été diffusé en ligne pour recueillir des données démographiques et des informations sur le niveau d'accord ou de désaccord, codé sur une échelle de vraisemblance de 6 points, avec des déclarations concernant les droits des personnes hétérosexuelles et LGB. Mille sept personnes sur l'ensemble des personnes ayant eu accès au questionnaire répondaient aux critères d'inclusion. L'échantillon recueilli a fait apparaître des niveaux globalement modérés à élevés d'accord avec les DS des hommes et des femmes LGB dans des pourcentages élevés, et plus de 85 % se sont déclarés favorables au droit, pour les personnes LGB, d'avoir une sexualité satisfaisante. Toutefois, les participants sont moins fréquemment d'accord en ce qui concerne l'adoption d'enfants par des couples LGB. Les plus discriminés sont les bisexuels des deux sexes. En ce qui concerne les variables sociodémographiques, les données indiquent que le fait d'être de sexe féminin et diplômé est lié à une plus grande reconnaissance des droits considérés. En revanche, le fait d'être croyant, et dans une plus large mesure, d'être un croyant pratiquant, est corrélé à une moindre reconnaissance des droits LGB. Les données montrent à quel point il est crucial pour la santé sexuelle et générale des personnes LGB de développer une meilleure connaissance de l'orientation sexuelle afin de surmonter les stéréotypes fondés sur l'ignorance. Sexual rights (SR) are grounded in universal human rights, however, despite recent gains in equality, many lesbians, gay and bisexual (LGB) individuals and couples still face discrimination. The aim of this study was to analyze the level of agreement of the Italian general population with the sexual rights of LGB people and couples. A further aim was to better understand the sociodemographic characteristics associated with the different level of recognition of the LGB SR. An online anonymous questionnaire was realized to collect demographic data and information about the level of agreement/disagreement, coded on a 6-point likert scale, with statements regarding the rights of heterosexual and LGB people. One thousand and seven out people who had access to the questionnaire meet the inclusion criteria. The sample showed overall moderate-high levels of agreement with SR of LGB men and women in high percentages, and more than 85.0 % declared themselves in favor of the right, for the LGB people, to have a satisfactory sexuality. The participants show a lower degree of agreement in relation to the adoption of children by LGB couples. The most discriminated against are bisexuals of both sexes. With respect to sociodemographic variables, being female, graduated, was observed as related to a greater recognition of the rights considered. Being a believer and to a greater extent being a believer churchgoer has been observed as a predictor of lesser recognition of such LGB rights. Data shows how focusing efforts where possible on the knowledge of sexual orientation to overcome stereotypes based on ignorance is crucial for LGB sexual and general health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]