| Autor: |
Stotzer RL; Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI., Ka'opua LS; Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI., Diaz TP; Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work, University of Hawai'i, Honolulu, HI. |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Zdroj: |
Hawai'i journal of medicine & public health : a journal of Asia Pacific Medicine & Public Health [Hawaii J Med Public Health] 2014 Jun; Vol. 73 (6), pp. 175-80. |
| Abstrakt: |
This paper presents findings from a statewide needs assessment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) people in Hawai'i that relate to health status and health-related risk factors such as having health insurance coverage, having a regular doctor, experiencing sexual orientation (SO) or gender identity/expression (GI/E) discrimination in health/mental health care settings, and delaying care due to concerns about SO and GIE discrimination in Hawai'i, Honolulu, Kaua'i, and Maui counties. Results suggest that LGBTQI people in these counties generally rated their self-assessed health as "very good" or "excellent," but had slightly higher rates of smoking and less health insurance coverage than the general population of Hawai'i. Many respondents reported challenges to their health, and negative experiences with healthcare. Unlike prior studies that have shown no difference or a rural disadvantage in care, compared to urban locations, Hawai'i's counties did not have a clear rural disadvantage. Honolulu and Kaua'i Counties demonstrated better health indicators and lower percentages of people who had delayed care due to gender identity concerns. Findings suggest that health/mental health care providers should address potential bias in the workplace to be able to provide more culturally competent practice to LGBTQI people in Hawai'i. |
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