Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, "plus" (LGBTQ ) individuals who are pregnant or want to become pregnant face worse pregnancy outcomes than heterosexual patients.1,2 This is especially relevant because in the USA and elsewhere, sexually diverse and gender-expansive populations have ...
LGBTQ+ in the U.S. - statistics & facts Choose a region: United States LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) individuals in the U.S. make up a diverse community with a long and complex history. The LGBTQ community has played a significant role in driving social, cultural, ...
The situation of LGBTQ+ individuals has drastically improved in most European countries since the second half of the twentieth century, with homophobic discrimination becoming legally prohibited and in many cases LGBTQ+ people gaining the same rights as other citizens, such as the right to marry or...
LGBTQ+ individuals have higher rates ofsubstance useand disorders compared to heterosexual and cisgender populations. Such disparities can be attributed to minority stress, including stigma anddiscriminationin health care settings. LGBTQ+-affirming treatment and related services remain limited. The study—p...
这部婚姻平等法案顺利通过泰国国会两院表决,修订了《民法商法典》,将其中的“男性和女性”(men and women)以及“丈夫和妻子”(husband and wife)改为“个人”(individuals)和“婚姻伴侣”(marriage partners)。 这意味着 LGBTQ+ 伴侣将在法律、财务和医疗权利上享有与异性伴侣相同的权益。
Overall, LGBTQ+ people are struggling financially:48% of LGBTQ+ individuals and 60% of trans and nonbinary adults say they are struggling financially, compared to 27% of the general U.S. population. LGBTQ+ consumers face discrimination while accessing financial services:30% of L...
Health disparities experienced by LGBTQ + individuals have been partially attributed to health professionals’ lack of cultural competence to work with them. Cultural competence, the intricate integration of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavi
L. (2014). Substance Use and Mental Health Severity Among LGBTQ Individuals Attending Minnesota Model-Based Residential Treatment. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services, 26, 303-317.Klein AA, Ross BL. Substance use and mental health severity among LGBTQ individuals attending Minnesota model-...
John was out shopping for his youngest son’s birthday in July 2021 when he received a panicked call from his wife. A state child welfare worker and police officers were at their home, trying to take away their autistic son. The social worker claimed the Christian family’s refusal to aff...
LGBTQ+ refers to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning) individuals. The 'plus' symbol represents all gender identities and sexual orientations that cannot be fully described by letters or words. Click for PDF and Google Slides works