Healthcare Disparities
This demographic faces a 15% higher risk of poor mental health due to discrimination
Who are LGBTQ individuals?
This organization provides comprehensive LGBTQ healthcare resources and provider directories.
What is the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA)?
Recommended annual exam for women to screen for cervical cancer and reproductive health.
What is a well-woman visit?
Transgender individuals may require this hormone therapy as part of their care.
What is gender-affirming hormone therapy?
This is a common mental health challenge among LGBTQ youth, with rates significantly higher than their non-LGBTQ peers.
What is depression?
Healthcare providers' lack of knowledge about this can lead to inadequate care for LGBTQ patients.
What is cultural competency?
The Joint Commission's certification program recognizes healthcare organizations for this.
What is LGBTQ+ care competency?
Regular check-ups for blood pressure, body mass index, and preventive care.
What is an annual physical exam?
LGBTQ individuals with disabilities face unique healthcare access challenges.
What is intersectional care?
This form of therapy supports LGBTQ individuals in exploring their identity and navigating challenges unique to them.
What is LGBTQ-affirming therapy?
LGBTQ individuals are more likely to delay or avoid medical care due to fear of this.
What is discrimination?
This hotline provides confidential healthcare guidance for LGBTQ individuals.
What is the Trevor Project's Health & Wellness Hotline?
Screening for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, especially for individuals with multiple partners.
What is STD screening?
Racial and ethnic minorities within the LGBTQ community experience compounded health disparities.
What is intersectionality?
The lack of these leads to higher rates of anxiety and stress for LGBTQ individuals in unsupportive communities.
What is social support?
This group faces significant health disparities due to social determinants of health.
Who are LGBTQ people of color?
The Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Healthcare Equality Index evaluates hospitals on this.
What is LGBTQ-inclusive policies and practices?
Mental health assessments and treatment for anxiety, depression, or trauma.
What is behavioral health evaluation?
This age group faces distinct healthcare challenges, including isolation and mental health concerns.
Who are LGBTQ older adults?
This minority stress theory suggests that prejudice and discrimination increase mental health risks for LGBTQ people.
What is minority stress theory?
The Affordable Care Act has improved healthcare access for this demographic, but disparities persist.
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Who are LGBTQ individuals?
This federal office addresses LGBTQ healthcare disparities through policy initiatives.
What is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Office of Minority Health?
Vaccinations against HPV, Hepatitis A & B, and flu to prevent infectious diseases.
What is preventive vaccination?
Healthcare providers should consider these factors when providing care to LGBTQ patients.
What are social determinants of health?
This type of therapy aims to reverse the effects of stigma and empower LGBTQ individuals through positive self-regard.
What is resilience-building therapy?