Mental health promotion for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex New Zealanders
| Autor: | Lanuola Asiasiga, Pauline Dickinson, Jeffery Adams |
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| Rok vydání: | 2013 |
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Adult
Male Social Work Service delivery framework media_common.quotation_subject Population Human sexuality Health Promotion Social Environment Transgender Persons Promotion (rank) Nursing Transgender Medicine Humans education media_common Aged education.field_of_study Health Services Needs and Demand Primary Health Care business.industry Social environment General Medicine Homosexuality Service provider Middle Aged Mental health Mental Health Psychological Distance Female business New Zealand |
| Zdroj: | Journal of primary health care. 5(2) |
| ISSN: | 1172-6156 |
| Popis: | INTRODUCTION: A number of studies have identified that gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (GLBTI) people have poorer mental health than the general population. This article describes current mental health promotion and service provision for GLBTI people in New Zealand, and the views of stakeholders on current service delivery and concerns facing the sector. METHODS: An email survey of service providers gathered descriptive data about mental health promotion and services provided for GLBTI people. Data obtained from interviews with key informants and online submissions completed by GLBTI individuals were analysed thematically. FINDINGS: Five organisations provide clear, specific and utilised services and programmes to some or all of the GLBTI populations. Twelve GLBTI-focused mental health promotion resources are identified. The analysis of data from key informants and GLBTI respondents identified factors affecting mental health for these populations occurring at three levelsmacro-social environment, social acceptance and connection, and services and support. CONCLUSION: While GLBTI individuals have the same basic mental health promotion and service provision needs as members of the general population, they have additional unique issues. To enhance the mental health of GLBTI New Zealanders, a number of actions are recommended, including building sector capacity, allocating sufficient funding, ensuring adequate research and information is available, and reducing stigma, enhancing young peoples safety, and supporting practitioners through training and resources. An important role for government, alongside GLBTI input, for improving mental health is noted. KEYWORDS: General practice; mental health; sexuality; social discrimination |
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