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A review of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) health and healthcare inequalities.
- Source :
- European Journal of Public Health; Oct2019, Vol. 29 Issue 5, p974-980, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people experience significant health inequalities. Located within a European Commission funded pilot project, this paper presents a review of the health inequalities faced by LGBTI people and the barriers health professionals encounter when providing care. Methods A narrative synthesis of 57 papers including systematic reviews, narrative reviews, meta-analyses and primary research. Literature was searched in Cochrane, Campbell Collaboration, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsychINFO and Medline. The review was undertaken to promote understanding of the causes and range of inequalities, as well as how to reduce inequalities. Results LGBTI people are more likely to experience health inequalities due to heteronormativity or heterosexism, minority stress, experiences of victimization and discrimination, compounded by stigma. Inequalities pertaining to LGBTI health(care) vary depending on gender, age, income and disability as well as between LGBTI groupings. Gaps in the literature remain around how these factors intersect to influence health, with further large-scale research needed particularly regarding trans and intersex people. Conclusion Health inequalities can be addressed via changes in policy, research and in practice through health services that accommodate the needs of LGBTI people. With improved training to address gaps in their knowledge of LGBTI health and healthcare, health professionals should work in collaboration with LGBTI people to address a range of barriers that prevent access to care. Through structural change combined with increased knowledge and understanding, services can potentially become more inclusive and equally accessible to all. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- AGE distribution
CINAHL database
FUNCTIONAL assessment
HEALTH services accessibility
HEALTH status indicators
HETEROSEXUALITY
INCOME
INFORMATION storage & retrieval systems
MEDICAL databases
PSYCHOLOGY information storage & retrieval systems
INTERPROFESSIONAL relations
MEDLINE
META-analysis
PROFESSIONAL ethics
SEX distribution
SOCIAL stigma
CRIME victims
SYSTEMATIC reviews
SOCIAL boundaries
PSYCHOLOGY of LGBTQ+ people
MINORITY stress
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11011262
- Volume :
- 29
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Journal of Public Health
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 138940316
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cky226