LGBTQIA+ people's service access during the COVID-19 pandemic: Obstacles to care and provider adaptations

Members of LGBTQIA+ populations often experience difficulties accessing support services and report inadequate, discriminatory, or stigmatizing treatment from providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing access barriers; consequently, researchers and practitioners have called for an exam...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of gay & lesbian social services Jg. 35; H. 2; S. 157 - 182
1. Verfasser: Osborn, Max
Format: Journal Article
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Binghamton Routledge 03.04.2023
Taylor & Francis LLC
Schlagworte:
Access
COVID-19
LGBTQ
LGBTQ people
Mental health
Pandemics
qualitative research
service access
Sex discrimination
Stigma
Support services
Well being
ISSN:1053-8720, 2993-3021, 1540-4056, 2993-303X
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Zusammenfassung:Members of LGBTQIA+ populations often experience difficulties accessing support services and report inadequate, discriminatory, or stigmatizing treatment from providers. The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing access barriers; consequently, researchers and practitioners have called for an examination of how the pandemic has impacted LGBTQIA+ people's wellbeing. The present study uses qualitative data from interviews with 42 LGBTQIA+ people about barriers to service access during the pandemic, as well as 15 LGBTQIA-focused service providers about how their work has changed and adapted since the pandemic started. Implications and recommendations for service improvement, both during the pandemic and in the future, are discussed.
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ISSN:1053-8720
2993-3021
1540-4056
2993-303X
DOI:10.1080/10538720.2022.2053025