LGBTQ+ Health Challenges Explained
Define and describe for lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.,
- Gender and sexuality concepts.,
- Social and political context.,
- Social determinants of health affecting lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals.,
- Barriers to health care.,
- Health care disparities.
LGBTQ+ Health and Barriers
Gender and Sexuality Concepts
- Gender identity refers to an individual’s internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or another gender.
- Sexual orientation describes a person’s emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others (e.g., lesbian, bisexual).
- Transgender individuals have a gender identity different from their sex assigned at birth.
Social and Political Context
- Historically, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LBT) individuals have faced discrimination, stigma, and marginalization, affecting their legal rights, social acceptance, and access to healthcare.
- Policies such as marriage equality, anti-discrimination laws, and healthcare protections have improved rights, but challenges remain, including transgender healthcare restrictions in some areas.
Social Determinants of Health
- Economic Stability: Employment discrimination leads to higher rates of poverty and homelessness.
- Healthcare Access: Lack of insurance coverage and LGBTQ+-affirming providers creates barriers.
- Education: Bias in school settings affects mental health and future opportunities…
LGBTQ+ Health and Barriers
Gender and Sexuality Concepts
- Gender identity refers to an individual’s internal sense of being male, female, both, neither, or another gender.
- Sexual orientation describes a person’s emotional, romantic, or sexual attraction to others (e.g., lesbian, bisexual).
- Transgender individuals have a gender identity different from their sex assigned at birth.
Social and Political Context
- Historically, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (LBT) individuals have faced discrimination, stigma, and marginalization, affecting their legal rights, social acceptance, and access to healthcare.
- Policies such as marriage equality, anti-discrimination laws, and healthcare protections have improved rights, but challenges remain, including transgender healthcare restrictions in some areas.
Social Determinants of Health
- Economic Stability: Employment discrimination leads to higher rates of poverty and homelessness.
- Healthcare Access: Lack of insurance coverage and LGBTQ+-affirming providers creates barriers.
- Education: Bias in school settings affects mental health and future opportunities…
