Self-reported life experiences of members of the LGBTQ+ community in Accra, Ghana
Members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ghana face stigma and societal pressures in their families and public spaces, creating stress that contributes to mental health challenges. We recommend that the Government of Ghana through the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection and the Ghana Health Service increases public education to improve cultural competence and inclusivity of this vulnerable population in society to reduce stigma and discrimination.
Authors
- Kennedy Dodam Konlan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0588-5496)
- Merri Iddrisu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6304-0809)
- Donald Womonia Anuga
Institutions
- University of Ghana (GH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0325148
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.88