Disparities in self-reported mental health, physical health, and substance use across sexual orientations in Canada

This study highlights health disparities across sexual orientations in Canada, especially bisexual women, calling for targeted interventions (e.g. increased training of service providers in working with bisexual women and community outreach against biphobia). Future research should aim to explore these disparities longitudinally while also including the use of administrative-linked health data to reduce potential bias in self-reported data.

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PLoS ONE
Published
2025-03-17
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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0305019
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3
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LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
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article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
7.32

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Disparities in self-reported mental health, physical health, and substance use across sexual orientations in Canada

Yihong Bai, Antony Chum, Zachary Bellows, Chungah Kim et al.
3 citations
PLoS ONE
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
7.32
article

Disparities in self-reported mental health, physical health, and substance use across sexual orientations in Canada

Yihong Bai, Antony Chum, Zachary Bellows, Chungah Kim, Peiya Cao
article en
3 citations

Abstract

This study highlights health disparities across sexual orientations in Canada, especially bisexual women, calling for targeted interventions (e.g. increased training of service providers in working with bisexual women and community outreach against biphobia). Future research should aim to explore these disparities longitudinally while also including the use of administrative-linked health data to reduce potential bias in self-reported data.

PLoS ONEVol. 20(3)
Western University (CA), University of Toronto (CA), York University (CA), Public Health Ontario (CA)
Canada Excellence Research Chairs, Government of Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 4%
LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
7.32
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