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class="list-group-item list-group-item-action toc-item" href="#conclusion">Conclusion</a> <a class="list-group-item list-group-item-action toc-item" href="#appendix">Appendix</a> </div> </div> <!-- TOC Scroll Container --> <div data-bs-spy="scroll" data-bs-target="#toc" data-bs-offset="0" tabindex="0" style="padding: 0; margin: 0;"> <!-- SECTION: INTRODUCTION --> <div id="introduction"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="soa-section"> <h2 class="display-5">Introduction</h2> <p class="lead">The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health administered the State of LGBTQ Health™ Second Annual National Survey to identify the “state of” healthcare for LGBTQ communities. The survey’s insights will be used to optimize the education and training of the LGBTQ healthcare workforce, and to better inform LGBTQ health advocacy, education, research, and training activities.</p> <p>LGBTQ individuals are disproportionately impacted by a wide range of health threats when compared with their heterosexual or cisgender peers—the consequences of which are compounded by anti-LGBTQ discrimination and other systemic barriers to accessing healthcare services prevalent across location and setting in the United States.<sup><a href="#note1">1</a></sup> LGBTQ people are more likely to report poor physical and mental health than the general population, including increased incidence of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs), long-term conditions such as arthritis and chronic fatigue, and elevated risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental illness.<sup><a href="#note2">2</a>, </sup><sup><a href="#note3">3</a></sup> Transgender (Trans) and gender non-conforming (GNC) people and LGBTQ youth are particularly at risk. Trans and GNC individuals are far more likely than their cisgender counterparts to self-report poor health, disability, and activity-limited days, and a recent study demonstrated that over 40% of LGBTQ youth have seriously considered suicide in the past year.<sup><a href="#note4">4</a>, </sup><sup><a href="#note5">5</a></sup></p> <p>The LGBTQ community is a priority audience for healthcare providers and programs due to these clear and significant health disparities and the disproportionate burden of disease faced by the community. Yet, despite the urgent need for greater allocation of resources to support LGBTQ health, healthcare providers nationwide continually report feeling unprepared to meet the needs of their LGBTQ clients and patients.<sup><a href="#note6">6</a></sup></p> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <blockquote class="text-center fs-4 fw-light text-light">When asked what the State of LGBTQ health care is in one word, respondents primarily stated <span class="quote">“lacking”</span> and <span class="quote">“poor,”</span> followed by <span class="quote">“improving,” “fragile,”</span> and <span class="quote">“inadequate,”</span> suggesting that LGBTQ health care is in crisis.</blockquote> <hr> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/LGBTQHealth2-Wordcloud.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;" alt="Word Cloud"></object></p> <h3 class="text-light text-center">“In one word, what is the state of LGBTQ health?”</h3> <p class="text-center"><small class="text-light">The Second Annual State of LGBTQ Health National Survey, National Coalition for LGBTQ Health</small></p> </div> <p></p> </div> <!-- END INTRODUCTION --> <!-- SECTION: KEY FINDINGS --> <div id="keyfindings"> <div class="container-fluid soa-section-divider"> <h2 class="display-5 text-light">Key Findings</h2> </div> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="soa-section"> <p class="lead">The Second Annual State of LGBTQ Health National Survey engaged 1,023 diverse and representative healthcare providers, spanning a broad spectrum of racial, ethnic, and sexual identities and hailing from various geographic, educational, and income backgrounds. Notably, the demographics of the survey participants closely mirrored the current composition of healthcare professionals in the United States.</p> <p>Key findings from this report provide an overview of the insights gained by the survey, presenting current challenges, successes, and areas of improvement in LGBTQ health care:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Cultural competency confidence:</strong> Over 80% of respondents exhibit confidence in using culturally appropriate terminology when communicating with LGBTQ patients to foster a more welcoming environment.</li> <li><strong>Elevating LGBTQ-centered care:</strong> Requires strategic steps such as recruiting sensitive staff, providing comprehensive training, and collaborating with experienced providers.</li> <li><strong>Advocacy priorities:</strong> Centered on vital issues including LGBTQ equality, strong gender-affirming care protections, and ensuring affordable housing for LGBTQ individuals.</li> <li><strong>Lack of awareness of anti-LGBTQ bills persists:</strong> More than half of respondents acknowledge the impact on their patients, yet less than half are fully aware of the specific legal challenges.</li> <li><strong>Training needs for LGBTQ providers:</strong> Encompass battling stigma, creating inclusive spaces, and addressing health disparities.</li> <li><strong>Barriers to LGBTQ health care:</strong> include pervasive stigma, distrust in the healthcare system, mental health challenges, cost constraints, and insurance issues.</li> </ul><br> <p>These implications should guide healthcare organizations, policymakers, and advocacy groups in developing targeted strategies and initiatives to advance LGBTQ health care and reduce disparities in the United States.</p> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END KEY FINDINGS --> <!-- SECTION: SERVICES PROVIDED --> <div id="services"> <div class="container-fluid soa-section-divider"> <h2 class="display-5 text-light">How Do LGBTQ Health Centers Serve the Community?</h2> <h4 class="text-light">LGBTQ Health Centers are organizations or clinical sites focused on meeting the unique needs of the LGBTQ community. There are fewer than 300 LGBTQ health centers in the U.S., the majority of which provide wellness programs, HIV/STI services and mental health counseling.<sup><a href="#note7" class="text-light">7</a></sup></h4> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Services Provided by LGBTQ Health Centers</h4> <p class="lead">State Of Survey participants who work at LGBTQ Health Centers are most likely to offer HIV prevention, STI screening, and counseling.</p> <p>However, responses also pointed towards gaps in sexual healthcare, with under half providing gender affirming care and viral hepatitis services. These gaps are concerning because they are likely even wider in primary/general healthcare settings. LGBTQ people need comprehensive and specialized services to meet their needs, and LGBTQ Health Centers are best equipped to do this while protecting the rights and dignity of their clients.</p> <br> <hr> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-PopulationsServed.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 ps-md-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-PrimaryCareServices.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-HIVPreventionServices.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-SexualHealthServices.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-BehavioralHealthServices.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-SocialSupportServices.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;" ></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-BehavioralScreening.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-PhysicalScreening.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_LGBTQ-SocialDeterScreening.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END SERVICES --> <!-- SECTION: CULTURAL HUMILITY --> <div id="cultural"> <div class="container-fluid soa-section-divider"> <h2 class="display-5 text-light">Cultural Humility Starts with Organization Policy and Culture</h2> <h4 class="text-light">Creating an inclusive environment that supports LGBTQ patients seeking primary care is essential for fostering a diverse and empathetic healthcare workforce.</h4> </div> <!-- Identity Affirming Practices --> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Identity Affirming Practices</h4> <p class="lead">Less than half of respondents (40%) indicated providing services primarily to the LGBTQ community. However the reach of those organizations is wide as the majority (75%) have a relationship with external LGBTQ supportive service agencies.</p> <p>The majority of organizations are engaging in identity affirming practices, with over 85% reporting the presence of gender identity, sex at birth, and sexual orientation fields on their patient forms. However, only 70% have forms that include pronouns or preferred name fields, and less than two-thirds have gender neutral bathrooms on-site.</p> <p>Consistent with the Inaugural State of LGBTQ Health Survey (2022), respondents most frequently estimated that fear of stigma or discrimination, distrust in health systems or professionals, and mental health issues are the most significant barriers facing LGBTQ clients seeking care.</p> <p>Respondents called for hiring culturally sensitive and accommodating staff, offering LGBTQ specific training, and working with experienced providers or peer mentoring programs as strategies to facilitate better LGBTQ-centered care. These suggestions are crucial, as less than half of respondents report providing LGBTQ-specific services and culturally tailored interventions, and only 57% felt very confident in using inclusive, affirming, and culturally sensitive terminology when speaking with LGBTQ clients.</p> <br> <hr> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Services-ToLGBTQ.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 ps-md-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Services-interventions.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Cultural-terminology.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Cultural-ExternalRelationship.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Cultural-Forms.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Cultural-FormsPronouns.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Cultural-FormsName.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Cultural-Orientation.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Cultural-Bathrooms.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Services-BarriersToServices.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Training-TopFacilitators.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-narrative"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-2"> <object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/keypoint.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object> </div> <div class="col-10"> <p>These findings reflect national trends surrounding LGBTQ healthcare and the reported lack of LGBTQ health education in medical schools.<sup><a href="#note8">8</a></sup></p> <p>In the 2015 United States Trans Survey, 33% of respondents who had seen a primary care provider reported negative experiences in the healthcare environment related to their transgender identity, and almost one quarter of all respondents said they refrained from seeking medical care at least once in the preceding year due to fear of being mistreated for their gender identity.<sup><a href="#note9">9</a></sup> Discrimination-related trauma can have a significant negative impact on health outcomes. Accordingly, healthcare employers, medical schools, medical education companies/organizations, and health departments need to prioritize LGBTQ healthcare training for the workforce in order to have a material impact on LGBTQ community well-being.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Providers Indicate Lack of Culturally Sensitive Staff and LGBTQ-Specific Training</h4> <p class="lead">More than half of respondents identified LGBTQ-specific training as one of the most significant facilitators to providing services to LGBTQ clients and patients.</p> <p>When asked to prioritize training topics, respondents most frequently highlighted stigma and discrimination, creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ clients, and LGBTQ health disparities. Clinical providers and nurses in particular reported caring for LGBTQ youth and suicide prevention as the most needed training topics for LGBTQ care.</p> <br><hr> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Training-TopTopics.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 ps-md-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Training-TopicByGroup.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Training-BarriersToServices.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-narrative"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-2"> <object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/keypoint.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;" alt="Key Point"></object> </div> <div class="col-10"> <p>The lack of comprehensive training for healthcare providers in addressing the unique needs of the LGBTQ community is a pressing concern that requires immediate attention. Research shows that many sexual health providers still receive no training on and feel comfortable providing care to their transgender patients.<sup><a href="#note9">9</a></sup> Crucially, even where training does exist, providers report its inadequacy; a 2018 study examining variations in LGBTQ health across medical disciplines found that less than 50% of participating students felt their formal training prepared them for treating LGBTQ patients.<sup><a href="#note10">10</a></sup> This is a remarkable gap given the extent of health disparities facing LGBTQ people, and transgender people in particular.</p> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Mpox Outreach --> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Mpox Vaccine Outreach Needed at Wider Range of Healthcare Sites, Including Pharmacies and Private Practice</h4> <p class="lead">In May, 2022, an outbreak of Mpox virus (MPV) (formerly called monkeypox) began in the U.S., primarily impacting gay and bisexual men.<sup><a href="#note11">11</a></sup></p> <p>Promisingly, over half of respondents indicated their organization offers the Mpox vaccine. However, the majority of pharmacies (86%) and private practices (67%) do not offer the vaccine, pointing towards potential sites for intervention in efforts to close remaining gaps. Participants surmised the top reason for vaccine hesitancy/refusal is low assumption of risk, and 60% expressed concern that clients and patients could still contact Mpox.</p> <br><hr> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Mpox-Vaccine.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 ps-md-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Mpox-ByOrg.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Mpox-uptake.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Mpox-hesitancy.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Mpox-concern.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Mpox-ResourceCenter.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-narrative"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-2"> <object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/keypoint.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object> </div> <div class="col-10"> <p>Mpox is highly contagious and passes through contact with its characteristic skin lesions.<sup><a href="#note12">12</a></sup> It is likely that people living with HIV — who account for 48% of overall Mpox cases globally — experience worse Mpox outcomes due to weakened immune response.<sup><a href="#note13">13</a></sup> It is therefore recommended that PLWH receive a vaccine to lower the risk of infection.<sup><a href="#note14">14</a></sup> </p> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Gender Affirming Care --> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Gender Affirming Care Remains Challenging to Provide in the Current Healthcare Landscape</h4> <p class="lead">It is evident from survey findings that providers consider education and training to be the most important factor in their ability to provide gender-affirming care.</p> <p>This is critical because providers who are uncertain about their capacity to perform gender-affirming interventions are less likely to engage at all, leaving their transgender and gender non-conforming (GNC) patients without recourse. In the absence of adequate training, however, many respondents report seeking collaboration with experienced providers or peer mentoring programs. These types of referral relationships could be a useful avenue for organization leaders hoping to serve more transgender and GNC clients with limited internal capacity.</p> <p>When asked about access barriers, respondents pinpointed specific challenges encountered by patients seeking gender-affirming care. Fear of stigma or discrimination was recognized as the top barrier (64.3%), followed by distrust in the healthcare system and professionals (46.0%) and issues with cost or insurance (41.3%).</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 ps-md-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Gender-Facilitators.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Gender-BarriersAccessing.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Gender-BarriersProviding.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto; margin-left: -8px;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-narrative"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-2"> <object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/keypoint.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object> </div> <div class="col-10"> <p>Participant responses echo well-established barriers to gender affirming care in the U.S.<sup><a href="#note15">15</a></sup> General lack of engagement with healthcare services is one major issue, with studies showing that as much as 20-30% of transgender individuals lack primary care providers.<sup><a href="#note16">16</a></sup> Additionally, while culturally competent and gender-affirming primary care are considered best practices, gaps in gender-related healthcare training remain persistent and are partially responsible for low service access rates among transgender and GNC clients/patients.<sup><a href="#note16">16,</a></sup> <sup><a href="#note17">17</a></sup> The unique needs of transgender and GNC clients/patients necessitate a comprehensive approach involving, not only specialty providers, but primary care physicians and other generalists who are currently struggling to access adequate related training.</p> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Advocacy --> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Advocacy Issues</h4> <p class="lead">When asked to rank the advocacy and policy issues they are most concerned about in 2023, respondents prioritized LGBTQ equality issues and nondiscrimination protections, followed by gender affirming care protections and affordable housing.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 ps-md-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Advocacy-issues.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-narrative"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-2"> <object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/keypoint.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;" alt="Key Point"></object> </div> <div class="col-10"> <p>Despite advancements in recent years, 29 states still do not have non-discrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals.<sup><a href="#note18">18</a></sup> Since 2020, Over 100 bills attacking transgender people have been introduced in state legislatures.<sup><a href="#note19">19</a></sup> Although the American Medical Association opposes bans on gender affirming care and deems medical and surgical treatment for gender dysphoria as necessary,<sup><a href="#note20">20</a></sup> 19 states have enacted laws aimed at prohibiting access to best-practice gender affirming care.<sup><a href="#note21">21</a></sup></p> <p>Additionally, barriers to housing access continue to pose a dire threat to the well-being of LGBTQ Americans. Currently, there is no state where a person working full-time at local minimum wage can afford a 2-bedroom rental, an economic reality that has led to an estimated shortage of 7 million affordable homes for low-income workers.<sup><a href="#note22">22</a></sup> Over one in five LGBTQ adults are living in poverty and LGBTQ youth are 2.2 times more likely to experience homelessness than their non-LGBTQ peers.<sup><a href="#note23">23</a></sup> Developing new strategies for housing dislocated LGBTQ individuals is crucial to ensuring their access to quality health care.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END CULTURAL --> <!-- SECTION: CRIMINALIZATION --> <div id="criminalization"> <div class="container-fluid soa-section-divider"> <h2 class="display-5 text-light">LGBTQ Health Criminalization</h2> <h4 class="text-light">More than half of U.S. states have introduced, advanced, or passed healthcare bills targeting LGBTQ rights.</h4> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <p class="lead">Despite the prevalence of healthcare criminalization targeting LGBTQ people, less than half of respondents reported being aware of anti-LGBTQ healthcare bills in their state or region.</p> <p>However, the majority of respondents who were aware, believe that these policies impact the health of their clients or patients. Many have observed how the recent escalation of anti-trans healthcare legislation is having a negative impact on the mental health of transgender and/or GNC clients or patients. Some even indicated that local legislation has prevented them from providing healthcare to LGBTQ clients or patients.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 ps-md-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Criminalization-differences.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Criminalization-aware.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Criminalization-impact.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Criminalization-mentalhealth.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_Criminalization-prevented.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-narrative"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-2"> <object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/keypoint.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object> </div> <div class="col-10"> <p>Legislation recently introduced in 22 states calling for complete bans on gender-affirming care opposes the guidelines generated by American Academy of Pediatrics and the Endocrine Society.<sup><a href="#note24">24</a></sup> Transgender and GNC youth experience elevated rates of poor mental health outcomes compared to their counterparts, and research shows that both providers and guardians believe anti-LGBTQ laws will exacerbate these issues.<sup><a href="#note24">24</a>,</sup> <sup><a href="#note25">25</a></sup></p> <p>Access to gender-affirming care is significantly associated with a decrease in suicidality and other adverse mental health outcomes among transgender and nonbinary adults and youth.<sup><a href="#note26">26</a></sup> The 2023 National Survey on the Mental Health of LGBTQ Young People, conducted by The Trevor Project, found that close to one in three LGBTQ youth reported frequent poor mental health due to anti-LGBTQ legislation.<sup><a href="#note5">5</a></sup></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END CRIMINALIZATION --> <!-- SECTION: CONCLUSION --> <div id="conclusion"> <div class="container-fluid soa-section-divider"> <h2 class="display-5 text-light">Conclusion</h2> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-section"> <p class="lead">The state of LGBTQ Health Care is both promising and challenging. The report underscores the critical need for ongoing training and support to empower LGBTQ providers in their battle against stigma and the pursuit of health equity. While strides have been made, significant barriers, including distrust, mental health struggles, and financial constraints, continue to impede access to care for LGBTQ individuals.</p> <p>However, with a resolute focus on cultural competency and collaboration, the healthcare community can take meaningful steps toward creating more welcoming and inclusive environments. As we step into 2024, advocacy efforts stand tall, championing LGBTQ equality, robust gender-affirming care, and accessible housing. It is imperative that we recognize the impact of anti-LGBTQ legislation and work collectively to raise awareness and dismantle these barriers to equitable healthcare. This report serves as both a reflection of the current state of LGBTQ healthcare and a call to action, emphasizing the importance of ongoing commitment to progress and inclusivity in the pursuit of a healthier and more equitable future for all.</p> <h4>The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health</h4> <p>The National Coalition for LGBTQ Health was formed with the aim of eliminating health disparities across issues of sexual orientation, gender identity and presentation, gender, race and ethnicity, education or income, disability, nationality, geographic location and age, and represents the rich diversity of the LGBTQ communities nationwide and reaches across gender/gender identity, race/ethnicity, disability, education, income, age, and geography. Coalition membership includes the leading LGBTQ health centers and local and state health departments—as well as leaders in LGBTQ policy across the US. The Coalition’s individual membership also includes leading researchers and health care providers who work in HIV/AIDS, biomedical prevention, health disparities in minority communities, mental health in the LGBTQ communities, and other vital areas of medicine and public health. The Coalition draws its vision and its focus of mission from the breadth of work, experiences, and perspectives lent by its members.</p> </div> </div> <!-- END CONCLUSION --> <!-- SECTION: APPENDIX --> <div id="appendix"> <div class="container-fluid soa-section-divider"> <h2 class="display-5 text-light">Appendix: Research Strategy</h2> </div> <!-- SECTION: METHODOLOGY --> <div id=""> <div class="container-fluid soa-section"> <h2>Survey Methodology</h2> <h5>Survey Development</h5> <p>The survey consisted of a mix of 197 open- and closed-ended survey questions. Internal and external advisory groups reviewed the survey to ensure the questions encompassed salient issues facing LGBTQ people as described in the literature.</p> <h5>Participant Recruitment</h5> <p>The survey was developed using a status-neutral framework and with an emphasis on systemic and structural barriers, so as to capture a full picture of LGBTQ healthcare landscape ranging from advocacy and PrEP programs, to primary, HIV, and behavioral healthcare. This survey was conducted on behalf of the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health, a partnership of providers and organizations committed to improving the health and qualities-of-life of LGBTQ individuals through federal and local advocacy, education, and research.</p> <p>The survey was administered online via Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap) from May 20, 2023 – June 26, 2023.<sup><a href="#note27">27</a>,</sup> <sup><a href="#note28">28</a></sup> Respondents were recruited through the HealthHIV constituent relationship management (CRM) database, SalsaLabs, which includes approximately 80,000 persons who reflect the diverse cross-section of LGBTQ people and other populations disproportionately impacted by HIV in the U.S. There was wide representation of racial and ethnic minorities and sexual and gender minorities, across geographic location, educational status, and income levels. No incentive was provided for participation.</p> <h5>Data Analysis</h5> <p>Basic descriptive statistics were calculated in REDCap. Additional univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical analyses were calculated using RStudio 4.2.1 statistical software.<sup><a href="#note29">29</a></sup> Thematic content analysis was used to explore qualitative data and identify themes that captured respondent experiences.</p> </div> </div> <!-- SECTION: PARTICIPANTS --> <div class="container-fluid soa-section"> <h2>Survey Participants</h2> <p>Participants were all members of the healthcare workforce with direct experience providing or supporting care to the LGBTQ community. A total of 1023 providers participated in the survey, responding to questions on training needs, HIV/STI prevention, workforce burnout, gender-affirming care, LGBTQ health policy, and more.</p> </div> <!-- Demographics --> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Respondent Demographics</h4> <p class="lead">Survey participants were predominantly white, cisgender women between the ages of 35 and 54. However, there was also strong representation of Black/African American respondents and older people aged 55-64. 18% identified as Latino/a/x.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 ps-lg-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-age.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-gender.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-race.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-ethnicity.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-12"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <p class="lead">Participants hailed from a wide range of U.S. states and geographies, with representation from 48 states and 2 territories.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-12"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-states.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="container-fluid soa-narrative"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-2"> <object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/keypoint.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object> </div> <div class="col-10"> <p>Participant demographics reflect those of healthcare professionals in the U.S., as demonstrated by HRSA’s 2017 report showing that healthcare professionals are primarily White (64.4%), with only 16% identifying as Hispanic and 12% identifying as Black or African American, nationally.<sup><a href="#note30">30</a></sup></p> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Professional Backgrounds --> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Professional Backgrounds</h4> <p class="lead">Participation reflects a wide distribution of provider types and professional and geographic settings.</p> <p>Just over two-thirds of respondents fill non-clinical professional roles while the remaining third identify as clinical providers. Among clinical respondents, 40% are able to prescribe medications. The most common non-clinical participant roles include administrators, case managers, and community health workers; the most common clinical roles include nurses (RNs, NPs, LPNs, and nurse managers), physicians, and clinical social workers.</p> <p> </p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 ps-lg-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-prescriber.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-years.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-providertype.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-clinicalrole.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-nonclinicalrole.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> <!-- Affiliations --> <div class="container-fluid soa-wrapper"> <div class="row"> <hr> <div class="col-lg-6"> <div class="soa-sticky"> <h4 class="text-light">Organizational Affiliations</h4> <p class="lead">The most represented participant professional settings were non-profit organizations, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), AIDS Service Organizations (ASOs), and health department/public health clinics. Organizations were primarily located in urban areas, followed by rural and suburban.</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-6 ps-lg-5"> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-setting.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-pharmacy.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> <p><object type="image/svg+xml" data="/stateofcontent/img/StateOf_demographic-area.svg" style="width: 100%; height: auto;"></object></p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <!-- END APPENDIX --> <p></p> <!-- SECTION: REFERENCES --> <div id="references"> <div class="container-fluid"> <div class="soa-callout"> <h4>Notes</h4> <ol> <li id="note1">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About LGBT Health | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health | CDC. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health. Published October 14, 2022. 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