Prevalence of LGBTQ+ identity among people with disabilities and long-term services and supports needs in the United States
Respondents to BRFSS with disabilities report LGBTQ+ identity at higher rates than non-disabled individuals. Disabled people with LTSS needs report the highest rate of LGBTQ+ identity. Improved prevalence estimates for this intersectional population can support efforts to make healthcare, services, and programs more accessible and inclusive.
Authors
- Teresa Nguyen
- Kaitlin Stober
- Ian Moura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8135-1096)
- Joseph Caldwell
Institutions
- Brandeis University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25605-9
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Administration for Community Living
- National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research