Health Care Needs and Care Utilization Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Populations in New Jersey.
Rubab I QureshiPeijia ZhaSuzanne KimPatricia HindinZoon NaqviCheryl HollyWilliam DubbsWendy RitchPublished in: Journal of homosexuality (2017)
The purpose of this study was to explore prevalent health issues, perceived barriers to seeking health care, and utilization of health care among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations in New Jersey. A cross-sectional online survey was administered to 438 self-identified LGBT people. Results identified health needs, which included management of chronic diseases, preventive care for risky behaviors, mental health issues, and issues related to interpersonal violence. Barriers to seeking health care included scarceness of health professionals competent in LGBT health, inadequate health insurance coverage and lack of personal finances, and widely dispersed LGBT inclusive practices making transportation difficult. There is a need for better preparation of health care professionals who care for LGBT patients, to strengthen social services to improve access and for better integration of medical and social services.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- mental health
- affordable care act
- men who have sex with men
- health insurance
- hiv testing
- hiv positive
- health information
- end stage renal disease
- public health
- palliative care
- mental illness
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- peritoneal dialysis
- mass spectrometry
- south africa
- hepatitis c virus
- human immunodeficiency virus
- pain management
- genetic diversity
- simultaneous determination