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Medical Education ; : 32-34, 2023.
Article in Japanese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-966037

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Medical students took the initiative by introducing LGBTQ+ education in preclinical elective classes at their medical school. As instructors, they led classes focused on small group discussions in a common "learning community" setting. The Peer Assisted Learning between classmates promoted effective discussions in classroom activities, allowing students to deepen their understanding of LGBTQ+. Student-initiated action to introduce new content into the curriculum together with student-led classes may be a useful learning strategy in LGBTQ+ education.

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Salud ment ; 45(4): 169-176, Jul.-Aug. 2022. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1410090

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Abstract Introduction There are few reports on mental health among the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) population in the context of COVID-19, especially in South America. Objective To describe the prevalence of symptoms associated with mental health disorders, as well as to analyze the risk of their occurrence, in different groups of the Chilean LGBT population in the context of COVID-19. Method A total of 1,181 LGBT people, ranged from 18 to 64 years participated in an online survey, using the Depression Anxiety Stress Scales-DASS-21. The central tendency measures were analyzed, then cut-off points were used to establish prevalence according to sex and sexual orientation. Finally, the probability of symptoms was analyzed using odds ratio. Results Lower levels of mental health were identified among the bisexual and other sexual orientations (pansexual, demisexual, asexual, etc.) population as compared with gays and lesbians, finding a greater presence of depressive symptoms (p = .000), anxious (p = .000) and related to stress (p<.001). Similarly, bisexual women are more likely to present symptoms associated with mental health disorders than men, as lesbians do, as compared with gays in the case of anxiety. Gays are at a higher risk of stress than lesbians. Discussion and conclusion Even though the pandemic affected the entire population, results give evidence of disparities among the various LGBT communities, showing the need to focus on preventive interventions and the implications of increased risk in bisexual population, particularly women, who are affected by various cross discriminations.


Resumen Introducción Existen pocos reportes sobre la salud mental en poblaciones de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y transexuales (LGBT) en el contexto del COVID-19, especialmente en Sudamérica. Objetivo Describir la prevalencia de síntomas asociados a problemas de salud mental, así como analizar su riesgo de ocurrencia en diferentes grupos de población LGBT chilena en el contexto de la pandemia del COVID-19. Método Participaron en una encuesta en línea un total de 1,181 personas LGBT, con edades comprendidas entre los 18 y los 64 años, quienes completaron el cuestionario DASS-21 (del inglés Depression Anxiety Stress Scales). Primero se analizaron las medidas de tendencia central, luego se estableció la prevalencia según sexo y orientación sexual y finalmente se analizó la probabilidad de presentar síntomas mediante el odss ratio. Resultados Se identificaron menores niveles de salud mental en la población bisexual y otras orientaciones sexuales (pansexual, demisexual, asexual, etc.), en comparación con gays y lesbianas, debido a una mayor presencia de sintomatología depresiva (p = .000), ansiosa (p = .000) y vinculada al estrés (p<.001). Asimismo, las mujeres bisexuales fueron más propensas que los hombres a presentar síntomas asociados a trastornos de salud mental, al igual que las lesbianas, en comparación con los gays en el caso de la ansiedad. Los gays tienen un mayor riesgo de estrés que las lesbianas. Discusión y conclusión Aun cuando la pandemia afectó a toda la población, los resultados evidencian las disparidades entre las distintas comunidades LGBT, mostrando la necesidad de centrarse en las intervenciones preventivas y las implicaciones de un mayor riesgo en la población bisexual, especialmente en las mujeres, que se ven afectadas por diversas discriminaciones cruzadas.

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Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-222796

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Background: The LGBTQIA+ community faces relentless discrimination and negative social attitudes despite the overhaul of IPC Section 377 in India, which are sometimes projected inwards as internalized homophobia. The present study aims to investigate the relationship between perceived social support and internalized homophobia and assess the level of internalized homophobia among lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals. Methodology: A correlational research design was used with a sample of individuals identifying as either gay, lesbian or bisexual (n = 109) recruited using mixed-snowball sampling method for the study and the data was analysed using statistical methods like Spearman’s correlation, Welch’s ANOVA and linear regression. Internalized homophobia was measured using the Internalized Homophobia Scale (IHS) and Lesbian Internalized Homophobia Scale (LIHS), whereas perceived social support was assessed using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Results: The results revealed a significant relationship between perceived social support and internalized homophobia among male participants and higher levels of internalized homophobia among non- heterosexual women compared to non-heterosexual men. The findings indicate that lacking perceived social support can contribute to increasing internalized homophobia, which in turn reduces perceived social support within a negative, self-perpetuating cycle. The intersectionality of gender-based violence targeting one's identity as a woman and a non-heterosexual individual, may contribute to heightened levels of internalized homophobia among women. The study provides important findings that may help to formulate instructive queer affirmative mental health policies and practices. Conclusions: Perceived social support can extensively contribute toward the development of internalized homophobia among LGB individuals

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Agora USB ; 22(1): 301-316, ene.-jun. 2022. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1420000

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Resumen El objetivo de este artículo es describir el estigma internalizado en un grupo LGBT de Bogotá, Colombia. Se reconocen relaciones de poder y predomina el pensamiento heteronormativo, bicategorial, que configura el estigma sociocultural decantando en un estigma internalizado. Este afecta el desarrollo de sus capacidades y autonomía, limitando un mejor desarrollo humano.


Abstract The objective of this article is to describe the internalized stigma in an LGBT group in Bogota, Colombia. Power relations are recognized and heteronormative, dichotomous thinking predominates, which configures the sociocultural stigma decanting in an internalized stigma. This affects the development of their capabilities and autonomy, by limiting a better human development.

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Aesthethika (Ciudad Autón. B. Aires) ; 18(1): 29-41, abr, 2022.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1452271

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El concepto de homofobia ha sido relevante para el estudio de las minorías sexuales y ha tenido un impacto positivo en el desarrollo de teorías académicas y efectos en la visibilidad de la homosexualidad. A pesar de esto, su reduccionismo al campo exclusivo de la homosexualidad masculina y la sobregeneralización de su uso significa la reproducción de asimetrías de poder que invisibilizan a otros sub-grupos de las minorías sexo-genéricas. Entre estos otros grupos están lesbianas, trans, queer, intersex, así como también, invisibiliza factores interseccionales como raza, etnia, género, clase. Es por esto, que este artículo tiene como intención realizar un análisis crítico del surgimiento del concepto de homofobia, sus implicancias y aportes para el campo de la psicología y las ciencias sociales en general


The concept of homophobia has been relevant to the study of sexual minorities and has had a positive impact on theory development academic, as well as effects on the visibility of the homosexuality. Despite this, his reductionism to the exclusive field of homosexuality masculine and the overgeneralization of its use means the reproduction of power asymmetries that make other minority sub-groups invisible sex-generic. Among these other groups are lesbian, trans, queer, intersex, as well as intersectional factors, such as race, ethnicity, gender, class. This is why this article intends to carry out a critical analysis of the emergence of the concept of homophobia, its implications and contributions for the field of psychology and the social sciences in general


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Homophobia , Social Behavior , Homosexuality , Sexism
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Saúde Soc ; 31(3): e180349pt, 2022. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1410108

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Resumo Este artigo objetiva analisar a experiência de estudantes de Medicina que se identificam como lésbicas, gays e bissexuais dentro da corporação profissional da saúde de maior prestígio social na sociedade brasileira contemporânea, a Medicina. As categorias encontradas apontam que o curso de graduação apresenta um currículo oculto que opera na lógica dos excessos, com um ideário médico conservador, masculinista e heteronormativo. Pessoas da comunidade LGBTI+ são invisibilizadas, tanto em termos curriculares como nas relações sociais, em um processo de vigilância excessiva e constante dos estudantes para a adequação a um modelo que privilegia o homem heterossexual, enquanto os demais são considerados abjetos.


Abstract This article aims to analyze the experience of medical students who identify themselves as lesbians, gays, and bisexuals inside the professional health corporation of highest social prestige in contemporary Brazilian society, the Medicine. The categories found show that the undergraduate course has a hidden curriculum that operates in the logic of excesses, with a conservative, masculinist, and heteronormative medical model. People of the LGBTI+ community are made invisible, both in terms of curriculum and in social relations, in a process of excessive and constant surveillance of students to adapt to a model that privileges heterosexual men, whereas the rest are considered abject.


Subject(s)
Education, Medical, Undergraduate , Sexism , Gender Diversity
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Med. clín. soc ; 5(1)abr. 2021.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1386208

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RESUMEN Introducción: la orientación sexual es la atracción emocional, afectiva, romántica o sexual que uno siente hacia los demás. Su apertura y encubrimiento son variables que han sido ampliamente relacionadas con el estado de salud mental. Metodología: estudio observacional descriptivo, de corte transversal y temporalmente prospectivo, con muestreo no probabilístico, que incluyó a 277 estudiantes de Medicina (campus de Sajonia y de San Lorenzo, y Filial Santa Rosa del Aguaray) de la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción. La apertura/encubrimiento de la orientación sexual se determinó a través de adaptaciones españolas del "Outness Inventory" y de la "Sexual Orientation Concealment Scale". Resultados: las escalas utilizadas mostraron buenas consistencias internas (alpha de Cronbach=0,90). 17,3% de los encuestados se definía como parte de las minorías sexuales. Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en cuanto a los niveles de apertura de la orientación sexual en personas heterosexuales y en personas LGB+ [t(275)=8,2, p<0,01]. En la población de estudiantes de Medicina LGB+, se observaron menores niveles de apertura primero hacia la religión, y luego hacia la familia, Facultad y amigos (p<0,01). El 75% de los estudiantes de Medicina LGB+ ocultaron de alguna forma su orientación sexual en las últimas dos semanas. Conclusión: la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de la Universidad Nacional de Asunción debe considerar examinar de cerca su ambiente y cultura organizacional, así como su currículo, con el fin de garantizar que exista un entorno positivo e inclusivo para todos los estudiantes. La adopción de la diversidad en la educación médica permite formar médicos que puedan practicar la Medicina de manera competente, compasiva y con enfoque de derechos humanos.


ABSTRACT Introduction: Sexual orientation is the emotional, affective, romantic or sexual attraction that one feels towards others. Its disclosure and concealment are variables that have been widely related to mental health status. Methodology: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional and temporally prospective observational study, with a non-probabilistic sample, which included 277 medical students (Sajonia, San Lorenzo, and Santa Rosa del Aguaray campuses) from the Faculty of Medical Sciences of the National University of Asunción. The disclosure/concealment of sexual orientation was determined through Spanish adaptations of the "Outness Inventory" and the "Sexual Orientation Concealment Scale". Results: The scales used showed good internal consistencies (Cronbach's α=0.90). 17.3% of those surveyed defined themselves as part of sexual minorities. Statistically significant differences were found in the levels of disclosure of sexual orientation in heterosexual people and in LGB+ people [t(275)= 8.2, p<0.01]. In the population of LGB+ medical students, lower levels of disclosure were observed, first towards religion, and then towards family, Faculty, and friends (p<0.01). 75% of LGB+ medical students concealed their sexual orientation in some way in the past two weeks. Conclusion: The Faculty of Medical Sciences of the National University of Asunción should consider closely examining its environment and organizational culture, as well as its curriculum, in order to guarantee that there is a positive and inclusive environment for all students. The adoption of diversity in medical education enables the training of physicians who can practice medicine competently, compassionately, and with a human rights approach.

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Rio de Janeiro; s.n; 2021. 228 f p. graf, tab.
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1418936

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O Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) e suas políticas são regidos por princípios norteadores, porém, o acesso universal não é garantia do atendimento das demandas de todos. As políticas públicas voltadas aos LGBT foram criadas para combater o preconceito, a discriminação e a exclusão. Em 2011, foi instituída a Política Nacional de Saúde Integral LGBT (PNSI LGBT) entretanto, a carência de informações sobre a implementação desta no Rio de Janeiro-RJ evidencia as dificuldades de atender essa população. Esta Tese objetivou analisar o processo de implementação e os conflitos éticos envolvidos da PNSI LGBT, no município do Rio de Janeiro, através da perspectiva do acesso aos serviços de saúde. Realizou-se uma revisão sistemática da literatura e abordagem metodológica qualitativa por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com gestores, profissionais de saúde e usuários LGBT. As entrevistas foram gravadas e os dados analisados numa perspectiva hermenêutica dialética. A revisão da literatura ressaltou as demandas específicas de saúde LGBT, e os desafios que a PNSI LGBT enfrenta para sua plena implementação, além de ainda ser pouco explorada. As narrativas foram agrupadas em quatro categorias abordando as questões de vínculo; percepções a respeito da orientação sexual e identidade de gênero; demandas para a atenção integral à saúde LGBT; e as questões éticas sobre justiça, igualdade e equidade no acesso à saúde LGBT. As entrevistas demonstraram como os gestores, profissionais de saúde e usuários percebem o acesso à saúde da população LGBT, e o quanto a PNSI LGBT ainda é pouco conhecida. Percebeu-se a ausência de desdobramentos práticos para a implementação da PNSI LGBT por parte do poder público, uma dubiedade dos entrevistados em reconhecer discursos discriminatórios, ou mesmo a importância da identificação da orientação sexual e da identidade de gênero no acesso à saúde, o que acarreta a invisibilização das demandas LGBT. As narrativas apontaram para um atendimento aparentemente não discriminatório, embora reconheçam que o preconceito não atinge todos da mesma forma. Houve a percepção de que as pessoas LGBT são previamente identificadas pelos profissionais de saúde como portadores do vírus HIV, sendo um estigma infelizmente ainda persistente. Evidenciou-se nas narrativas conflitos éticos relacionados à garantia do direito à saúde; da igualdade no acesso e no atendimento; e da equidade, reconhecendo que a saúde deve ser ofertada na medida das necessidades das pessoas, respeitando sua diversidade. A PNSI LGBT foi percebida no que compete ao eixo do acesso à saúde, entretanto ela ainda necessita de estratégias que promovam desdobramentos práticos para sua plena implementação, capazes de promover e garantir o direito à saúde, rompendo a perspectiva equivocada de que a igualdade universal no acesso seria suficiente e sinônimo de equidade.


The Unified Health System (SUS) and its policies are governed by guiding principles, however, universal access is not a guarantee of meeting everyone's demands. Public policies aimed at LGBT were created to combat prejudice, discrimination and exclusion. In 2011, the National Policy on Comprehensive Health of LGBT (PNSI LGBT) was instituted, however, the lack of information about its implementation in Rio de Janeiro-RJ highlights the difficulties of serving this population. This Thesis aimed to analyze the implementation process and the ethical conflicts involved in the PNSI LGBT, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, through the perspective of access to health services. A systematic review of the literature and qualitative methodological approach was carried out through semi-structured interviews with managers, health professionals and LGBT users. The interviews were recorded and the data analyzed in a dialectic hermeneutic perspective. The literature review highlighted the specific demands of LGBT health, and the challenges that the PNSI LGBT faces for its full implementation, in addition to being still little explored. The narratives were grouped into four categories addressing bonding issues; perceptions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity; demands for comprehensive care for LGBT health; and ethical questions about justice, equality and equity in LGBT healthcare access. The interviews showed how managers, health professionals and users perceive access to health care for the LGBT population, and how little is known about the PNSI LGBT. It was noticed the absence of practical developments for the implementation of the PNSI LGBT by the public power, a dubiousness of the interviewees in recognizing discriminatory discourses, or even the importance of identifying sexual orientation and gender identity in access to health, which leads to the invisibility of LGBT demands. The narratives pointed to an apparently non-discriminatory service, although they recognize that prejudice does not affect everyone in the same way. There was a perception that LGBT people are previously identified by health professionals as having the HIV virus, which is unfortunately still a persistent stigma. It was evident in the narratives ethical conflicts related to the guarantee of the right to health; equality in access and care; and equity, recognizing that health should be offered according to people's needs, respecting their diversity. The PNSI LGBT was perceived in terms of the axis of access to health, however it still needs strategies that promote practical developments for its full implementation, capable of promoting and guaranteeing the right to health, breaking with the mistaken perspective that universal equality in the access would be sufficient and synonymous with equity.


El Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) y sus políticas se rigen por principios rectores, pero el acceso universal no es garantía de atender las demandas de todos. Las políticas públicas dirigidas a LGBT se crearon para combatir los prejuicios, la discriminación y la exclusión. En 2011, se instituyó la Política Nacional de Salud Integral de LGBT (PNSI LGBT) todavía, la falta de información sobre su implementación en Rio de Janeiro-RJ destaca las dificultades para atender a esta población. Esta Tesis tuvo como objetivo analizar el proceso de implementación y los conflictos éticos involucrados en la PNSI LGBT, en la ciudad de Rio de Janeiro, a través de la perspectiva del acceso a los servicios de salud. Se realizó una revisión sistemática de la literatura y enfoque metodológico cualitativo a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas a directivos, profesionales de la salud y usuarios LGBT. Las entrevistas fueron grabadas y los datos analizados en una perspectiva hermenéutica dialéctica. La revisión de la literatura destacó las demandas específicas de la salud LGBT y los desafíos que enfrenta la PNSI LGBT para su plena implementación, además de ser aún poco explorada. Las narraciones se agruparon en cuatro categorías que abordan cuestiones de vinculación; percepciones sobre orientación sexual e identidad de género; demandas de atención integral a la salud LGBT; y cuestiones éticas sobre la justicia, la igualdad y la equidad en el acceso a la salud LGBT. Las entrevistas mostraron cómo los gestores, profesionales de salud y usuarios perciben el acceso a la salud de la población LGBT, y lo poco que se sabe sobre la PNSI LGBT. Se percibió la ausencia de desarrollos prácticos para la implementación de la PNSI LGBT por parte del poder público, un recelo de los entrevistados en reconocer discursos discriminatorios, o incluso la importancia de identificar la orientación sexual y la identidad de género en el acceso a la salud, lo que conduce a la invisibilidad de las demandas LGBT. Las narrativas apuntaron a un servicio aparentemente no discriminatorio, aunque reconocen que los prejuicios no afectan a todos de la misma manera. Existía la percepción de que los profesionales de la salud identificaban previamente a las personas LGBT como portadoras del VIH, lo que sigue siendo un estigma persistente. Se evidenció en las narrativas conflictos éticos relacionados con la garantía del derecho a la salud; igualdad en el acceso y la atención; y equidad, reconociendo que la salud debe ser ofrecida de acuerdo a las necesidades de las personas, respetando su diversidad. La PNSI LGBT fue percibida en términos del eje del acceso a la salud, aunque necesita estrategias que promuevan desarrollos prácticos para su plena implementación, capaces de promover y garantizar el derecho a la salud, rompiendo con la perspectiva equivocada de que la igualdad universal en el acceso sería suficiente y sinónimo de equidad.


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Unified Health System , Comprehensive Health Care , Bioethical Issues , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Health Policy , Health Services Accessibility , Brazil , Qualitative Research
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Interface (Botucatu, Online) ; 24: e200043, 2020.
Article in Portuguese | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1134578

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No Brasil, a reforma da escola médica ancorada na medicina preventiva difundiu-se, em grande medida, durante a ditadura militar (1964-1985). O projeto preventivista é investigado aqui para além de uma reorganização curricular, estando imbuído de um papel social e político evidenciado, especificamente, pelo modo como caracterizou os homossexuais na ditadura militar. Foram analisadas publicações do "Jornal do Brasil" sobre congressos científicos que tematizaram o preventivismo no combate aos comportamentos desviantes na juventude, com destaque ao homossexualismo. A tese de Sérgio Arouca estruturou as principais discussões presentes e embasou a análise das publicações coletadas. Como resultado, os homossexuais, tidos como degenerados desde o século XIX, foram descritos como ameaças patológicas à família, à moral e à segurança nacional, sendo necessária a sua profilaxia a partir de recomendações médico-preventivas no ambiente escolar e familiar e da repressão política direta do Estado.(AU)


In Brazil, the medical school reform grounded on preventive medicine was disseminated, to a large extent, during the military dictatorship (1964-1985). The preventivist project is investigated here beyond a curricular reorganization, as it had a social and political role. This role was clearly visible, specifically, in the way in which it characterized homosexuals in the military dictatorship. We analyzed publications of the newspaper "Jornal do Brasil" about scientific conferences that focused on preventivism in the fight against youth's deviant behaviors, emphasizing homosexuality. Sérgio Arouca's doctoral dissertation structured the main discussions and grounded the analysis of the collected publications. As a result, homosexuals, seen as degenerate since the 19th century, were described as pathological threats to the family, morals and national security; thus, prophylaxis was necessary through medical-preventive recommendations in the school and family environments and through the State's direct political repression.(AU)


En Brasil, la reforma de la escuela médica anclada en la medicina preventiva se difundió, en gran medida, durante la dictadura militar (1964-1985). El proyecto preventivista se investiga aquí más allá de una reorganización curricular, incorporando un papel social y político. Este evidenciado, específicamente, por el modo en que caracterizó a los homosexuales en la dictadura militar. Se analizaron publicaciones del "Jornal do Brasil" sobre congresos científicos que tuvieron como tema el preventivismo en el combate a los comportamientos desviantes en la juventud con destaque para la homosexualidad. La tesis de Sérgio Arouca estructuró las principales discusiones presentes y sirvió de base al análisis de las publicaciones colectadas. Como resultado, los homosexuales, considerados como degenerados desde el siglo XIX se describieron como amenazas patológicas a la familia, a la moral y a la seguridad nacional, siendo necesaria su profilaxis por medio de recomendaciones médico-preventivas en el ambiente escolar y familiar y de la represión política directa del Estado.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Preventive Psychiatry , Homosexuality/ethnology , Preventive Medicine/ethics , Sexual and Gender Minorities
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RECIIS (Online) ; 13(3): 634-646, jul.-set. 2019. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1021537

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O presente artigo trata-se de um trabalho descritivo sobre o Coletivo Bee, um movimento estudantil pertencente à Universidade Estadual de Ciências da Saúde de Alagoas que surgiu com o objetivo de implantar o movimento LGBTT na Universidade para discutir o preconceito de gênero e de orientação sexual, por meio de ações de empoderamento e de emancipação das minorias LGBTTs. Ao longo de sua trajetória, o Coletivo desenvolveu atividades como reuniões para discussão das temáticas relacionadas ao movimento, organização de eventos, atividades de protestos, cyber ativismo, participação na regulamentação e implantação do uso do nome social, entre outras atividades com finalidade de trazer a reflexão sobre a cidadania e a saúde da população LGBTT. Sua importância esteve concentrada na integração de lésbicas, gays, bissexuais, travestis e transexuais à sociedade e, sobretudo, na busca de assegurar o direito ao acesso integral aos serviços da rede pública de saúde e fortalecer a Política Nacional de Saúde Integral LGBTT na formação universitária.


This article is about a descriptive work about the Bee Collective, a student movement belonging to the State University of Health Sciences of Alagoas, which came up with the objective of implanting the LGBTT movement in the University to discuss gender bias and sexual orientation, through actions of empowerment and emancipation of LGBTT minorities. Throughout its history, the Collective has developed activities such as meetings to discuss issues related to the movement, organization of events, protest activities, cyber activism, participation in regulation and implementation of the social name, among other activities to bring the reflection on the citizenship and health of the LGBTT population. Its importance was focused on the integration of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transvestites and transsexuals into society and, above all, in the quest to ensure the right to full access to public health services and to strengthen the National LGBTT Comprehensive Health Policy in university education.


Este artículo trata sobre un trabajo descriptivo sobre Bee Collective, un movimiento estudiantil perteneciente a la Universidad Estatal de Ciencias de la Salud de Alagoas, que tuvo el objetivo de implantar el movimiento LGBTT en la universidad para discutir el sesgo de género y la orientación sexual, a través de acciones de empoderamiento y emancipación de las minorías LGBTT. A lo largo de su historia, el Colectivo ha desarrollado actividades como reuniones para discutir temas relacionados con el movimiento, organización de eventos, actividades de protesta, ciberactivismo, participación en la regulación y la implementación del nombre social, entre otras actividades para llevar la reflexión sobre la ciudadanía y salud de la población LGBTT. Su importancia se centró en la integración de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, travestis y transexuales en la sociedad y, sobre todo, en la búsqueda de garantizar el derecho al pleno acceso a los servicios de salud pública y de fortalecer la Política nacional de salud integral LGBTT en la educación universitaria.


Subject(s)
Humans , Public Policy , Health Equity , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Political Activism , Health Policy , Universities , Community Participation , Sexuality , Students, Public Health , Population Health , Gender Perspective , Health Promotion , Holistic Health
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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1398218

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OBJETIVOS: Revisar la literatura existente respecto del impacto que genera el estigma en la salud mental de los jóvenes lesbianas, gays, bisexuales y transgénero (LGBT). MÉTODOS: Búsqueda bibliográfica en la base de datos Pubmed de los artículos atingentes al tema de los últimos 5 años en población juvenil, complementado con artículos de importancia histórica y algunos pertenecientes a las referencias de los resultados de la búsqueda. RESULTADOS: La evidencia demuestra que los jóvenes LGBT expuestos a estigma tienen una mayor prevalencia de trastornos depresivos, ansiosos, trastornos por uso de sustancias y suicidalidad que la población general. Este fenómeno no corresponde a una característica intrínseca de esta población, sino más bien, responde a factores tanto individuales como interpersonales que se dan en un contexto sociocultural predominante en donde las minorías son estigmatizadas. CONCLUSIONES: Los equipos sanitarios deben orientar sus esfuerzos a la promoción, prevención y pesquisa de patologías de salud mental en los jóvenes LGBT y deben constituirse como agentes activos en la lucha contra la desestigmatización en sus comunidades.


OBJECTIVES: To review the existing literature regarding the impact of stigma on the mental health of sexual minorities such as lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. METHODS: Bibliographic search in the Pubmed database of the articles relevant to the topic of the last 5 years in the youth population, supplemented with articles of historical importance and some belonging to the references of the search results. RESULTS: Evidence shows that LGBT youth exposed to stigma have a higher prevalence of depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and suicidality than the general population. This phenomenon does not correspond to an intrinsic characteristic of this population, but rather, responds to both individual and interpersonal factors that occur in a predominant sociocultural context where minorities are stigmatized. CONCLUSIONS: The health teams should direct their efforts to the promotion, prevention and detection of mental health pathologies in LGBT youth and should become active agents in the fight against destigmatization in their communities.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Young Adult , Bisexuality/psychology , Homosexuality/psychology , Mental Health , Social Stigma , Sexual and Gender Minorities/psychology , Homosexuality, Female/psychology , Transgender Persons/psychology
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Rev. bras. educ. méd ; 43(1): 23-31, jan.-mar. 2019. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-977578

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RESUMO Introdução A população LGBT (lésbicas, gays, bissexuais, travestis e transexuais) está inserida em um contexto peculiar com relação ao grau de vulnerabilidade à saúde, trazendo desafios para a consolidação do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) enquanto sistema universal, integral e equitativo. Com isso, as práticas médicas para implementação de ações direcionadas ao cuidado LGBT podem contribuir de forma substancial para a melhoria da qualidade do acesso aos serviços básicos de saúde, porém perpassam a formação e o ensino médicos. Objetivo Analisar a formação médica para assistência à saúde da população LGBT, na perspectiva de médicos que atuam na atenção básica. Métodos Trata-se de uma pesquisa de caráter exploratório e descritivo, de análise qualitativa, sendo considerados sujeitos-chave 14 médicos que atuam na atenção básica. Para isto, utilizou-se a entrevista semiestruturada para a coleta e o Método de Interpretação dos Sentidos para a produção dos dados. Resultados Emergiram duas categorias, sendo que a primeira trouxe a importância da construção do saber médico-científico para a saúde LGBT, apontando as deficiências desde a formação curricular do curso de Medicina até as capacitações que deveriam ser ofertadas pelos serviços. Já a segunda categoria mostrou o delineamento das fragilidades no cotidiano do cuidado à saúde LGBT, apontando as realidades na assistência à saúde LGBT nas unidades de saúde. Conclusão Percebe-se a urgência na divulgação e implementação da Política Nacional de Saúde LGBT como ferramenta efetiva para promover os direitos humanos entre os profissionais médicos desde a graduação até a atuação profissional.


ABSTRACT Introduction The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transvestite and Transsexual) population is inserted in a very specific context, in terms of their degree of vulnerability to disease, bringing challenges for the consolidation of the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) as a universal, integral and equitable system. Thus, medical practices for the implementation of actions aimed at the care of LGBT can contribute substantially to improving the quality of access to basic health services, but first, health practitioners must undergo medical education and training. Objective To analyze the medical training for health care of the LGBT population from the perspective of primary care physicians. Methods This is an exploratory, descriptive study, with qualitative analysis. The key subjects were 14 physicians who work in Primary Care. Semi-structured interviews were used for the data collection, and the Meanings Interpretation Method was used to produce the data. Results Two categories emerged; the first highlighted the importance of the construction of medical-scientific knowledge for LGBT health, pointing out deficiencies, from the curricular training of the medical course through to the training offered by the services. The second category outlined the fragilities of daily life in the health care of LGBT, pointing out the realities in LGBT health care in the health units. Conclusion there is an urgent need to disseminate and implement a National Health Policy for LGBT, as an effective tool for promoting human rights among medical professionals, from graduation through to professional practice.

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Edumecentro ; 10(3): 1-11, jul.-set. 2018. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-953129

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Fundamento: la homofobia entre los profesionales de la salud constituye una barrera que, incluso, afecta la relación paciente-facultativo. Objetivo: identificar actitudes homofóbicas en estudiantes chilenos de ciencias de la salud, particularmente de Enfermería, para alertar sobre la necesidad de fortalecer valores humanistas, solidarios y respetuosos. Método: se realizó un estudio no experimental, analítico y transversal en una universidad privada de Santiago de Chile durante los años 2016-2017. Para la recolección de la información se aplicaron métodos teóricos: analítico-sintético, inductivo-deductivo y el histórico-lógico; y empíricos: la encuesta en forma de cuestionario. Se aplicó la escala de actitud homofóbica (alfa de Cronbach 0,81) y se categorizó en: respetuosa, prejuiciosa y homofóbica. Para la comparación de variables se utilizó la prueba de Chi² (á=0,05). Resultados: se constató que el 47 % de los estudiantes muestran una actitud respetuosa hacia los homosexuales, mientras que el resto presenta una actitud prejuiciosa u homofóbica. Esta última predomina entre los hombres, en comparación con las mujeres. Los estudiantes que profesan la religión protestante son más homofóbicos en comparación con los católicos y aquellos que no profesan alguna religión. Conclusiones: las actitudes homofóbicas entre profesionales de la salud contribuyen a la condición de vulnerabilidad de las minorías sexuales, aumentan su invisibilidad y ponen en riesgo el acceso a una atención sanitaria de calidad. Es necesario fortalecer los valores de humanismo, solidaridad y respeto entre ellos.


Background: homophobia among health professionals constitutes a barrier that even affects the nurse-patient relationship. Objective: to identify homophobic attitudes in Chilean students of health sciences, particularly in nursing, to warn about the need to strengthen humanistic, solidarity and respectful values. Method: a non-experimental, analytical and cross-sectional study was carried out at a private university in Santiago de Chile from 2016 to 2017. For the collection of information, theoretical methods were applied: analytic-synthetic, inductive-deductive and historical-logical; and empirical ones: the survey in the form of a questionnaire. The homophobic attitude scale (Cronbach's alpha 0.81) was applied and ranked as: respectful, prejudiced and homophobic. For the comparison of variables, the Chi2 test was used (á = 0.05). Results: it was found that 47 % of students show a respectful attitude toward homosexuals, while the rest have a prejudiced or homophobic attitude. The latter predominates among men, compared to women. Students who profess the Protestant religion are more homophobic compared to Catholics and those who do not profess any religion. Conclusions: homophobic attitudes among health professionals contribute to the vulnerability condition of sexual minorities; they increase their invisibility and put at risk access to quality health care. It is necessary to strengthen the values of humanism, solidarity and respect among them.


Subject(s)
Social Values , Students, Nursing , Education, Medical , Homophobia , Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Rev. bras. promoç. saúde (Impr.) ; 31(1): 1-10, 28/02/2018.
Article in English, Spanish, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-882033

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Objetivo: Apreender as dimensões do acesso e da atenção integral na rede do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) na perspectiva da diversidade de gênero. Métodos: Pesquisa exploratória, com abordagem qualitativa, realizada em Unidades Básicas de Saúde vinculadas à rede de Atenção Básica, em Teresina, Piauí, Brasil, da qual participaram (n=19) lésbicas, gays, bissexuais, travestis e transexuais (LGBT). Os dados foram coletados no ano de 2016, através de quatro grupos focais e por meio da questão norteadora "Como vocês gostariam de ver o acesso, a qualidade e o modo de organização das ações e serviços de saúde a serem ofertados para a população LGBT?", e foram analisados por meio da análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Emergiram quatro categorias interpretativas, uma para cada grupo estudado: Atendimento ginecológico às lésbicas; O gay afeminado nos serviços de saúde; Em busca da equidade para as travestis; O nome social para as mulheres transexuais no SUS. As lésbicas informaram que enfrentam barreiras no acesso aos serviços de saúde e no atendimento ginecológico; para os gays, o acesso é fragilizado para aqueles afeminados; já para as travestis, a equidade do cuidado, através de ambulatórios específicos, foi apontada como estratégia importante; e, para as mulheres transexuais, o uso do nome social deveria ser incorporado na rotina dos serviços de saúde. Conclusão: Há uma emergência no acesso às redes de atenção à saúde integral da população LGBT, com o intuito de promover a inclusão em seus diversos equipamentos sociais, promulgar o respeito e facilitar práticas de equidade.


Objective: To understand the dimensions of access to and comprehensive care in the Unified Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde ­ SUS) from the gender diversity perspective. Methods: Qualitative exploratory research carried out in Primary Health Care centers of the Primary Health Care network in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil, with (n=19) lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transvestites and transsexuals (LGBT). Data were collected in 2016 through four focus groups and a guiding question: "How would you like to see the access to, the quality and the organization of the actions and services offered to the LGBT population?". Data underwent content analysis. Results: Four interpretative categories emerged, one for each group analyzed: Gynecological care for lesbians; The effeminate gay in the health services; In search of equity for transvestites; The assumed name for transsexual women in SUS. The lesbians said they face barrier to the access to health services and gynecological care; for gays, access is more difficult for those effeminate; for transvestites, the equity of care in specific outpatient clinics was pointed out as an important strategy; and for transsexual women, the use of the assumed name should be incorporated into the routine of health services. Conclusion: There is an urgent need for access to comprehensive health care networks by the LGBT people in order to promote their inclusion in the several social spaces, foster respect and facilitate equitable practices.


Objetivo: Aprehender las dimensiones del acceso y de la atención integral de la red del Sistema Único de Salud (SUS) en la perspectiva de la diversidad de género. Métodos: Investigación exploratoria de abordaje cualitativo realizada en Unidades Básicas de Salud vinculadas a la red de Atención Básica de Teresina, Piauí, Brasil, en la cual participaron (n=19) lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, travestís y transexuales (LGBT). Se recogieron los datos en el año de 2016 a través de cuatro grupos focales con la pregunta guía "Cómo a vosotros les gustaría ver el acceso, la calidad y el modo de organización de las acciones y servicios ofrecidos a la población LGBT?" y fueron analizados a través del análisis de contenido. Resultados: Emergieron cuatro categorías interpretativas, una para cada grupo estudiado: Atención ginecológica a las lesbianas; El gay amariposado en los servicios de salud; Buscando la equidad para las travestís; El nombre social de las mujeres transexuales en el SUS. Las lesbianas informaron que afrontan barreras para el acceso a los servicios de salud y la atención ginecológica; para los gays el acceso es fragilizado para aquellos que son amariposados; para las travestís la equidad del cuidado a través de ambulatorios específicos ha sido apuntada como estrategia importante; y para las mujeres transexuales el uso del nombre social debería ser incorporado en la rutina de los servicios de salud. Conclusión: Hay emergencia para el acceso a las redes de atención a la salud integral de la población LGBT con el objetivo de promocionar la inclusión de sus diversos equipamientos sociales, promulgar el respecto y facilitar las prácticas de la equidad.


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Comprehensive Health Care , Health Services Accessibility , Sexual and Gender Minorities
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Rev. baiana enferm ; 32: e26475, 2018. tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-1003319

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Objetivo analisar a atenção à saúde prestada à população de Lésbicas, Gays, Bissexuais, Travestis e Transexuais na Estratégia Saúde da Família. Método estudo qualitativo desenvolvido em junho de 2014 com 12 enfermeiros, no interior do Ceará, Brasil, por meio de entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram organizados e analisados com base na análise categorial temática e eixos estratégicos da política nacional de saúde integral. Resultados as ações de promoção e vigilância da saúde eram reducionistas, fragmentadas, enviesadas em função da orientação sexual e afetadas pela baixa assiduidade, estereótipos e barreiras nos atendimentos. Esse contexto era agravado por lacunas na formação acadêmica, qualificação dos profissionais sobre sexualidade e dificuldade de implementação, monitoramento e avaliação da política de saúde. Conclusão a atenção à saúde prestada à população de Lésbicas, Gays, Bissexuais, Travestis e Transexuais na Estratégia Saúde da Família exige mudanças paradigmáticas desde o âmbito teórico-organizacional às relações de cuidado.


Objetivo analizar la atención de salud prestada a la población de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, travestis y transexuales en la estrategia Salud de la Familia. Método estudio cualitativo desarrollado en junio de 2014 con 12 enfermeros, en el interior del estado de Ceará, Brasil, mediante entrevista semiestructurada. Los datos fueron organizados y analizados con base en el análisis categorial temático y ejes estratégicos de la política nacional de salud integral. Resultados las acciones de promoción y vigilancia de salud eran reduccionistas, fragmentadas, sesgadas en función de la orientación sexual y perjudicadas por la baja asistencia, estereotipos y barreras en las atenciones. Ese contexto era agravado por deficiencias en la formación académica, cualificación de los profesionales sobre sexualidad y dificultad de implementación, monitoreo y evaluación de la política de salud. Conclusión la atención de salud prestada a la población de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, travestis y transexuales en la estrategia Salud de la Familia demanda cambios paradigmáticos desde el ámbito teórico-organizacional hasta las relaciones de cuidado.


Objective analyze the health care provided to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transvestite and transgender population in the Family Health Strategy. Method qualitative study developed in June 2014 involving 12 nurses, in the interior of the state of Ceará, Brazil, through a semistructured interview. The data were organized and analyzed based on thematic categorical analysis and strategic axes of the Brazilian comprehensive health policy. Results the health promotion and surveillance actions were reductionist, fragmented, biased in function of the sexual orientation and affected by the low attendance, stereotypes and barriers in care. Gaps in the academic background, in the professionals' qualification about sexuality and difficulties to implement, monitor and assess the health policy aggravated this context. Conclusion the health care provided to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transvestite and transgender population in the Family Health Strategy requires paradigmatic changes ranging from the theoretical-organizational sphere to the care relationships.


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Humans , Primary Health Care , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Health Status Disparities , Primary Care Nursing , Public Health Surveillance
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Rev. baiana enferm ; 32: e25174, 2018.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-977297

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Objetivos conhecer a percepção de discentes de enfermagem acerca do conceito de homossexualidade e bissexualidade e analisar a percepção de discentes de enfermagem quanto a sua formação para o cuidado com homossexuais e bissexuais. Método pesquisa qualitativa, do tipo exploratória, desenvolvida entre setembro e outubro de 2015. Para coleta de dados, utilizou-se entrevista semiestruturada com discentes de graduação realizando Estágio Curricular Supervisionado. Resultados na primeira categoria, referente às percepções dos discentes acerca do conceito de homossexualidade e bissexualidade, identificou-se dificuldade e confusão ao discorrerem sobre suas percepções; na segunda, que abordou homossexualidade e bissexualidade na formação em enfermagem, evidenciou-se que os assuntos foram contemplados de modo superficial. Conclusão a percepção dos discentes de enfermagem acerca do conceito de homossexualidade e bissexualidade mostrou fragilidade no conhecimento das temáticas; quanto à formação para o cuidado com homossexuais e bissexuais, observou-se que o tema é abordado superficialmente nas aulas, levando-os a buscar atividades extracurriculares.


Objetivos conocer la percepción de discentes de enfermería sobre el concepto de homosexualidad y bisexualidad y analizar la percepción de discentes de enfermería respecto a su formación para el cuidado con homosexuales y bisexuales. Método investigación cualitativa, del tipo exploratoria, desarrollada entre septiembre y octubre del 2015. Para recolectar los datos, fue utilizada la entrevista semiestructurada con discentes de pregrado en pasantía supervisada. Resultados en la primera categoría, referente a las percepciones de los discentes acerca del concepto de homosexualidad y bisexualidad, fueron identificadas dificultad y confusión al discurrir sobre sus percepciones; en la segunda, que trató de homosexualidad y bisexualidad en la formación enfermera, se evidenció que los temas fueron discutidos de manera superficial. Conclusión la percepción de los discentes de enfermería respecto al concepto de homosexualidad y bisexualidad mostró fragilidad en el conocimiento de las temáticas; respecto a la formación para el cuidado con homosexuales y bisexuales, se observó que el tema es tratado superficialmente en las clases, levándoles a buscar actividades extracurriculares.


Objectives get to know the nursing students' perception on the concept of homosexuality and bisexuality and analyze the nursing students' perception of their education to take care of homosexual and bisexual individuals. Method qualitative and exploratory research, developed between September and October 2015. To collect the data, a semistructured interview was held with undergraduate students taking their Supervised Curricular Training. Results in the first category, concerning the students' perceptions of the homosexuality and bisexuality concept, difficulty and confusion were identified when they discussed their perceptions: in the second, about homosexuality and bisexuality in nursing training, it was evidenced that the themes were addressed superficially. Conclusion the nursing students' perception of the homosexuality and bisexuality concept showed deficient knowledge on the themes; as regards training to take care of homosexual and bisexual individuals, it was observed that the theme is addressed superficially during the classes, leading to the search for extracurricular activities.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Primary Health Care , Students, Nursing , Nursing , Education, Nursing , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Perception , Professional Practice , Unified Health System , Homosexuality , Qualitative Research , User Embracement , Mentoring , Nurses
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Rev. bras. enferm ; 70(5): 1004-1010, Sep.-Oct. 2017. tab
Article in English | LILACS, BDENF | ID: biblio-898256

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ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze whether sexual orientation affects the quality of life of people living with HIV/Aids (PLWHA). Method: A cross-sectional analytical study was carried out with 146 PLWHA in Teresina, capital city of the state of Piauí, in 2013, by means of the WHOQOL-HIV-bref. Descriptive analysis and multiple linear regression were used for data analysis. Results: There was a prevalence of men (63.7%), non-heterosexual (57.0%), aged between 19 and 39 years (89%). Of the total, 75.5% mentioned presence of negative feelings, such as fear and anxiety, and 38% reported have suffered stigma. With regard to the dimensions investigated, the most affected were "environment" and "level of independence". Non-heterosexual orientation was negatively associated with quality of life in almost all dimensions. Conclusion: Living with HIV/Aids and having a non-heterosexual orientation have a negative impact on quality of life.


RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar si la orientación sexual afecta la calidad de vida de personas viviendo con VIH/SIDA (PVHAs). Método: Estudio analítico, transversal, realizado con 146 PVHAs en Teresina, PI, durante 2013, mediante aplicación de escala WHOQOL HIV-bref. Datos analizados por análisis descriptivo y regresión lineal múltiple. Resultados: Hubo predominio de hombres (63,7%), no heterosexuales (57,0%), con edad de 19 a 39 años (89%). Del total, 75,5% refirió presencia de sentimientos negativos como miedo y ansiedad, y 38% reportó haber sufrido estigmatización. Respecto a los dominios investigados, los más comprometidos fueron: "medio ambiente" y "nivel de independencia". La orientación no heterosexual se asoció negativamente a la calidad de vida en prácticamente todos los dominios. Conclusión: Vivir con VIH/SIDA y tener orientación no heterosexual impacta negativamente en la calidad de vida.


RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar se a orientação sexual afeta a qualidade de vida de pessoas vivendo com HIV/aids (PVHAs). Método: Estudo analítico, transversal, realizado com 146 PVHAs em Teresina, PI, no ano de 2013, por aplicação da escala WHOQOL HIV-bref. Para análise dos dados, utilizou-se análise descritiva e regressão linear múltipla. Resultados: Houve predominância de homens (63,7%), não-heterossexuais (57,0%), com idade entre 19 e 39 anos (89%). Do total, 75,5% mencionaram presença de sentimentos negativos como medo e ansiedade e 38% informaram terem sofrido estigma. Com relação aos domínios investigados, os mais comprometidos foram "meio ambiente" e "nível de independência". A orientação não-heterossexual associou-se negativamente à qualidade de vida em, praticamente, todos os domínios. Conclusão: Viver com HIV/aids e ter uma orientação não-heterossexual tem impacto negativo na qualidade de vida.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Quality of Life/psychology , Sexual Behavior/psychology , HIV Infections/psychology , Socioeconomic Factors , HIV Infections/complications , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Qualitative Research , Middle Aged
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Rev. méd. Chile ; 145(9): 1115-1121, set. 2017. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-902595

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Background: Most of the information in Chile about health and wellbeing of sexual minorities refers to risk behaviors. Aim: To assess health and wellbeing in a sample of Chilean homosexual men and women. Material and Methods: Spanish versions of the Satisfaction With Life Scale and Outcome Questionnaire-45 (OQ-45) were answered by 191 homosexual women and 256 homosexual men aged 18 to 67 years, from four Chilean cities. Results: Lesbian women have better levels of satisfaction with life and adjustment in personal relationships than homosexual men. Eight percent of respondents had suicidal thoughts in some moment of their life. Conclusions: The information gathered in this work could help in the development of mental health policies for sexual minorities.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Personal Satisfaction , Quality of Life/psychology , Mental Health/statistics & numerical data , Sexual and Gender Minorities/psychology , Chile , Surveys and Questionnaires , Homosexuality, Male/psychology , Homosexuality, Male/statistics & numerical data , Homosexuality, Female/psychology , Homosexuality, Female/statistics & numerical data , Suicidal Ideation , Sexual and Gender Minorities/statistics & numerical data
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Epidemiology and Health ; : 2017046-2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-786772

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OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate health disparities between lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults and the general population in Korea, where there is low public acceptance of sexual minorities and a lack of research on the health of sexual minorities.METHODS: The research team conducted a nationwide survey of 2,335 Korean LGB adults in 2016. Using the dataset, we estimated the age-standardized prevalence ratios (SPRs) for poor self-rated health, musculoskeletal pain, depressive symptoms, suicidal behaviors, smoking, and hazardous drinking. We then compared the SPRs of the LGB adults and the general population which participated in three different nationally representative surveys in Korea. SPRs were estimated for each of the four groups (i.e., gay men, bisexual men, lesbians, and bisexual women).RESULTS: Korean LGB adults exhibited a statistically significantly higher prevalence of depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation and attempts, and musculoskeletal pain than the general population. Lesbian and bisexual women had a higher risk of poor self-rated health and smoking than the general women population, whereas gay and bisexual men showed no differences with the general men population. Higher prevalence of hazardous drinking was observed among lesbians, gay men, and bisexual women compared to the general population, but was not observed in bisexual men.CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that LGB adults have poorer health conditions compared to the general population in Korea. These results suggest that interventions are needed to address the health disparities of Korean LGB adults.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Bisexuality , Dataset , Depression , Drinking , Health Status Disparities , Homosexuality , Homosexuality, Female , Korea , Minority Health , Musculoskeletal Pain , Prevalence , Republic of Korea , Smoke , Smoking , Suicidal Ideation
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Epidemiology and Health ; : e2017046-2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-721259

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OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate health disparities between lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) adults and the general population in Korea, where there is low public acceptance of sexual minorities and a lack of research on the health of sexual minorities. METHODS: The research team conducted a nationwide survey of 2,335 Korean LGB adults in 2016. Using the dataset, we estimated the age-standardized prevalence ratios (SPRs) for poor self-rated health, musculoskeletal pain, depressive symptoms, suicidal behaviors, smoking, and hazardous drinking. We then compared the SPRs of the LGB adults and the general population which participated in three different nationally representative surveys in Korea. SPRs were estimated for each of the four groups (i.e., gay men, bisexual men, lesbians, and bisexual women). RESULTS: Korean LGB adults exhibited a statistically significantly higher prevalence of depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation and attempts, and musculoskeletal pain than the general population. Lesbian and bisexual women had a higher risk of poor self-rated health and smoking than the general women population, whereas gay and bisexual men showed no differences with the general men population. Higher prevalence of hazardous drinking was observed among lesbians, gay men, and bisexual women compared to the general population, but was not observed in bisexual men. CONCLUSIONS: The findings suggest that LGB adults have poorer health conditions compared to the general population in Korea. These results suggest that interventions are needed to address the health disparities of Korean LGB adults.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Bisexuality , Dataset , Depression , Drinking , Health Status Disparities , Homosexuality , Homosexuality, Female , Korea , Minority Health , Musculoskeletal Pain , Prevalence , Republic of Korea , Smoke , Smoking , Suicidal Ideation
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