The Importance Of Gays In Health Care

Based on what you observed in the film or read in the book; clearly articulate and delineate at least three of the sociopolitical factors that influenced public health policy development for HIV/AIDs prevention and control in the United States. Then discuss separately each of the three sociopolitical factors each factor and discussion is equal to three points each. The three sociopolitical factors that influenced public health policy development for HIV/Aids prevention and control in the United States were identifying early possible ways of spreading the disease, how it affected our blood supply and that to acknowledge the social implications that it could be

The purpose of this review is to show that the LGBT community is at higher risk for mental health disorders and psychological distress. This review will show that discrimination among the LGBT community is linked to the risk of mental health disorders and psychological distress and also demonstrate that lesbian, gay, and bisexual youth have high levels of emotional distress. This paper will investigate mental health and discrimination focusing on

Students who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other sexual and gender minorities (LGBTQ+) are at high risk for bullying, relationship violence and sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). They are often afraid to speak up for themselves because of prior or anticipated discrimination (Cornelius & Whitaker-Brown, 2017). This paper reviews the literature related to risk factors and health care of LGBTQ+ youth, discusses some legal issues related to the topic, and encourages school nurses to advocate for these students. Issues related to sexuality are often not discussed in health care encounters and opportunities for assessment and education are missed (Santa

A comprehensive anti-homophobia school policy that includes the needs of staff and students, commitment to staff development and curricula development, can assist principals, teachers, and students to challenge and disrupt homophobic beliefs and practices in their schools. Evidence into the implementation of current anti-homophobia school policies from Canada, Australia and USA shows that policy based protection makes a positive difference to LGBT students as it has a highly significant relationship with reduced likelihood of thinking about self-harm, actual self- harm, suicidal ideation and attempted suicide [34]–[36].

Few studies have been adequately powered to investigate variability in health by sexual orientation, let alone by orientation and other key social characteristics (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status); yet research suggests heterogeneity in sexual minority health. Most research on sexual minorities health in the United States has been led utilizing convenience samples. In spite of the fact that the discoveries of this exploration have made huge commitments to the research, information gathered from nonprobability tests have constrained access for general health planning as a result of concerns with respect to determination predisposition and outer legitimacy. Populace based health measurements assume a key part in illuminating the prioritization of general health and wellbeing issues, and open interest in the health advancement movement.

Recommendations on the support and safety of gay and lesbian students: Students dealing with sexual identity issues face increased risk of harassment and discrimination. Because of this, an individual may be at greater risk of suicide, low self-esteem, drug/alcohol abuse, and lack of support. Schools should implement policies to protect gay and lesbian students from such negative treatment, along with offer training, support, and counseling services for students and family

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community are repeatedly marginalized and encounter various issues when seeking out necessary health services. Consequently, individuals from the LGBT population suffer mentally, physically, and financially due to shame, prejudice, violence, insurance denial, stigma, and ostracization by the mainstream populace. Through an interview conducted by these authors, Dr. David Baker-Hardgrove discussed his position as the board president and CEO of Two Spirits Health Services, Inc. which provides primary care, mental health, and related wellness services to the LGBT community. The authors explored the board members interests, qualifications, and background, while remaining focused on the organization’s

In the U.S. the diversity in race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation is rapidly rising among the older population. Approximately 2.4 million older adults identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgendered and by 2030, this population will account for more than 5 million older adults (Fredriksen-Goldsen, and Kim, 2014; Fredriksen-Goldsen, 2015). Healthcare providers should consider historical event and barriers that are affecting their aging patients. Many older adults are unable to or unwilling to disclose their sexual orientation for fear of apathy, discrimination, or abuse from healthcare providers and residents in long term

John and Stuart, gay couple who have been involved in marriage equality movement for 12 years. John explained what he is doing to achieve that right. The first gay right law was passed in Michigan state, where the state tried on a city level government to see if gay rights laws works or not before they pass it to the whole state or even the federal government. Then the law passed through small liberal cities. In 2003, the U.S. Supreme Court passed a law saying that a state cannot put a gay person in jail just because they had a sexual relationship. On February 12, 2004, Gavin Newsom, mayor of San Francisco at that time, said he don’t want to discriminate any same-sex couples anymore because the constitution says we should not discriminate.

An estimated 3.5% of adults in the United States identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual and an estimated 0.3% of adults are transgender. This implies that there are approximately 9 million LGBT Americans, a figure roughly equivalent to the population of New Jersey. Among adults who identify as LGB, bisexuals comprise a slight majority (1.8% compared to 1.7% who identify as lesbian or gay) (Gates, 2011)

This research project is proposed for the National LGBTI Health Alliance. The National LGBTI Health Alliance is a health organization that aims to provide support for LGBT and intersex individuals. Their key areas of activities are ageing, intersex, mental health and suicide prevention (National LGBTI Health Alliance 2007). Most research available today centers on the negative impacts of bullying on LGBT youth. However, this research project will focus primarily on bullying and the mental health of the children of same sex couples, which is an issue that is often unspoken. It will examine the implications surrounding bullying in school environments and the potential psychological long-term effects. The aim of this project is to identify better methods to reduce bullying and discrimination in school environments as well as how to provide better support for these children. Another objective is to examine the implications surrounding the ways in which parents deal with the issue and how they negotiate these outside negative impacts by acknowledging that they do happen or disregarding it. The methodology includes qualitative data collection that involves observation, interviews, surveys and questionnaires, held in school environments as well as same sex parenting support groups.

As support for the LGBT population arises across the United States, colleges and universities have responded by creating positive spaces and environments for students. However, in some cases, not all populations are served adequately. A population specifically, transgender students, sometimes do not receive the same support gay, lesbian and bisexual students receive. An issue facing LGBT Services at DePauw University is providing adequate services to transgender students. Providing educational programming, gender neutral restrooms, faculty education, and counseling for transgender students could increase support for students who identify as transgender.

As individuals, we all face some of the same health issues, but according to (Fredriksen- Goldsen, 2016 ), LGBT communities have some unique needs that

As alerted to previously, Metro Phoenix has a lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population exceeding 63,222, of which 49 percent or 30,978 identify as MSM (ADHS, 2015). Thus, the theoretical population exceeds 30,978 (63,222 x 49% = 30,978); however, access constraints make it impossible to survey all MSM residing in MP. Therefore, it became necessary to determine an appropriate sample size, a task achieved by calculating the MSM population at 30,978 (rounded to 30,980), a confidence level of 99 percent, and a two percent margin of error, the required sample totals 3,658. However, when factoring in an estimated response rate of 50 percent, 7,316 MSM must be approached for participation to achieve the necessary sample size based on the expected response rate. Important to note, if researching the expected frequency of behavior alone, the sample size drops to 1,980; however, given this is a two-fold cross-sectional study (expected frequency and attitudes) it requires the larger sample. When considering the survey design and research question this method avoids saturation while procuring rich (quality) and thick (quantity) data, which is multifaceted, detailed, intricate, and nuanced (Fusch & Ness, 2015).

People all around the world fall victim to violence and inequality – some suffer torture, some even executed – because of who they choose to love, their appearance, or who they are. Our sexual orientation and gender identity are fundamental characteristics of ourselves, and that should never be factors for suffering from abuse or discrimination. Homosexuality is all over the world; coincidentally, so is the inequality and discrimination. According to the, International Lesbian and Gay Association, 75 countries still incriminate same-sexual acts between consenting adults, which is dropped from 92 countries when previously examined in 2006 (ILGA) According to information from national and state-level population based surveys, it estimates between 2.2% to 4.0%, or 5.2 million to 9.5 million individuals ages 18 and older fit within the LGBT spectrum (Gary). Based on the most recent data, the LGBT population has some variance between state to state; however, across the United States the average population of LGTB is 3.5. For example, Washington State has an LGBT density of 4%, Rhode