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Stigma and discrimination encountered in the healthcare system may be particularly detrimental to healthcare engagement, making efforts to understand and reduce stigma within healthcare settings paramount to increasin...
LGBT adults face higher rates of discrimination and unfair treatment in their daily lives compared to non-LGBT adults, including in health care settings.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and other sexual and gender diverse (LGBTQ+) individuals face persistent discrimination in healthcare settings, highlighting organizational inclusion efforts ...
Many LGBTQ+ individuals report feeling dismissed or misunderstood by their healthcare providers due to a lack of knowledge about LGBTQ+ health issues. While some medical schools are beginning to integrate LGBTQ+ healt...
Health care disparities are prevalent in LGBTQ+ communities. An Atlantic Health System expert explains why this is happening, and what’s being done to improve care for marginalized groups.
LGBTQ patients face both discrimination and unequal access to care, while also being more likely to experience conditions such as depression, suicide, and substance use, and to be victims of violence and harassment.
LGBTQ+ patients fear discrimination, social isolation, and undignified death, need for social support, institutional safety, economic and legal supports, and advocacy to decrease barriers to care (Rosa et al. 2023).
New survey findings show that the U.S. LGBTQI+ community experiences high rates of discrimination, challenges in accessing health care, and more.
Washington, DC, March 18, 2024 — The findings of a new national survey conducted by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health highlight significant barriers to care, a lack of provider training, and a rise in stigma and...
Still, widespread stigma and discrimination persist for many LGBTQ+ people, including in health care as well as across a range of social institutions. These experiences can fuel significant...
