Patterns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Patient Experiences and Receipt of Preventive Services
In the absence of explicitly LGBTQ+ affirming patient experiences, LGBTQ+ midlife and older adults are less likely to receive preventive services such as colorectal cancer screenings, influenza vaccinations, and HIV testing. Interventions to increase the capacity of health systems to provide LGBTQ+ affirming care are needed to advance health equity.
Authors
- Gilbert Gonzales (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4054-6564)
- Tara McKay (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5076-6483)
- Stacie B. Dusetzina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3907-9196)
- Nathaniel M. Tran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6222-032X)
- Carrie Fry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0661-847X)
Institutions
- Chicago Department of Public Health (US)
- Vanderbilt University (US)
- University of Illinois Chicago (US)
- Vanderbilt Health (US)
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-05-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.14632
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 7.32
Funders
- Vanderbilt University
- University of Minnesota
- National Institute on Aging