Health and Well-being Among Sexual Minority People

Meads, Catherine

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-57365-6_36-1

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“…. Studies posit that health and mental disparities are related to minority stress processes that follow exposure to exclusions and discrimination (Meads, 2020;Institute of Medicine, 2011). If sexual minorities have a stressful minority position, and if this stress relates to psychological distress, then they might be characterized by higher rates of distress than heterosexual people (Hafeez et al, 2017;Goldbach and Holleran Steiker, 2011;Institute of Medicine, 2011;Meyer, 2003).…”

Section: Minority Stress Frameworkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For sexual minority adults, stigma-related stress results in poorer mental health across a variety of outcomes such as mental health disorders, suicide, and subthreshold symptoms (Meads, 2020;Hafeez et al, 2017;Frost, 2011;Frost and Meyer, 2011;Meads et al, 2009;King et al, 2008). Moreover, internalized stigma contributes to depression, anxiety, and hopelessness (Herek, 2007).…”

Section: Minority Stress and Epidemiological Patternsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gay men face increased risks of cardiovascular disease, chronic disease, namely, high blood pressure, more frequent reports of pain and various cancers including prostate, testicular, anal, and colon, and have lower cancer survival rates relative to heterosexuals (Meads, 2020;Hafeez et al, 2017). Gay and bisexual men experience higher rates of diabetes mellitus compared to heterosexual men (Beach, 2018).…”

Section: Minority Stress and Epidemiological Patternsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Gay and bisexual men experience higher rates of diabetes mellitus compared to heterosexual men (Beach, 2018). Gay and bisexual men also encounter higher rates of sexually transmitted diseases, including a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS, compared to heterosexual men (Meads, 2020;Aghaizu, 2016). Additionally, lesbians experience a greater risk of cardiovascular disease, asthma, and a higher mortality rate from breast cancer than heterosexual women (Meads et al, 2018;Cochran and Mays, 2012).…”

Section: Minority Stress and Epidemiological Patternsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people experience poor physical and psychological conditions relative to their heterosexual peers (Meads, 2020;Drydakis, 2020;Lick et al, 2013;Frost et al, 2011). The feature primarily refers to LGBT stigma, which can take several forms such as social rejection and exclusion, discrimination, and victimization (Hafeez et al, 2017;Goldbach and Holleran Steiker, 2011;Herek, 2007;Meyer, 2003;Link and Phelan, 2001).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Social Rejection, Family Acceptance, Economic Recession, and Physical and Mental Health of Sexual Minorities

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Section: Minority Stress Frameworkmentioning

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Section: Minority Stress and Epidemiological Patternsmentioning

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Section: Minority Stress and Epidemiological Patternsmentioning

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Drydakis

2021

Sex Res Soc Policy

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M-health Apps and Physical and Mental Health Outcomes of Sexual Minorities

Drydakis

2022

Journal of Homosexuality

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Given the assigned health inequalities faced by sexual minorities, it is fitting to assess whether mhealth could be associated with better health-related outcomes for these sexual minorities. The present study examines associations between m-physical and m-mental health apps and sexual minorities' physical and mental health status in Greece. The study utilized three waves of panel data collected in 2018, 2019, and 2020. The findings indicated associations between the use of mphysical and m-mental health apps and increased physical and mental health status for sexual minorities. The work concludes that m-health could enhance informational capabilities associated with increased levels of physical and mental health for sexual minorities. Indeed, the study found that, during the COVID-19 pandemic, sexual minorities experienced physical and mental health deteriorations. Interestingly, the estimates indicated that the association between the use of mphysical and m-mental health apps and increased mental health status for sexual minorities was stronger during the COVID-19 pandemic than before. The study suggests that tracking healthrelated information through m-health apps during periods of increased uncertainty could be associated with better health prevention and management. If m-health apps can alleviate adverse physical and mental health symptoms for sexual minorities, their potential should be considered.

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The perceived social rejection of sexual minorities: Substance use and unprotected sexual intercourse

Drydakis

2022

Drug and Alcohol Review

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This study presents associations between the perceived social rejection of sexual minorities and tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis consumption and unprotected sexual intercourse in the capital of Greece, Athens. This is the first Greek study to evaluate the concept of the minority stress theory on sexual minorities' substance use and unprotected sexual intercourse. In addition, this is among the first international studies to examine whether periods of adverse economic conditions are associated with sexual minorities' substance use and unprotected sexual intercourse. Two panel datasets covering the periods 2013-2014 and 2018-2019 were used to determine the perceived social rejection, that is, whether sexual minorities have been rejected by friends, treated unfairly in educational and/or workplace environments, treated negatively in social situations and received poor health and public services due to their sexuality. The estimates indicate that perceived social rejection is associated with the increased consumption of tobacco (by 9.1%, P <0.01), alcohol (by 7.1%, P <0.01), and cannabis (by 12.5%, P <0.01), as well as unprotected sexual intercourse (by 6.5%, P <0.01). In the first three cases, the magnitude of the associations is stronger for men than women and there is increased cannabis consumption during periods of deteriorated economic conditions (by 5.5%, P <0.01). In the European Union, reducing stigma, substance use, risky sexual behaviours, and health inequalities for sexual minorities is a goal of public health. If minority stress is correlated with substance use and risky sexual behaviours leading to detrimental physical/mental health outcomes then prevention and support interventions should be designed.

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Health and Well-being Among Sexual Minority People

Cited by 4 publications

References 39 publications

Social Rejection, Family Acceptance, Economic Recession, and Physical and Mental Health of Sexual Minorities

Social Rejection, Family Acceptance, Economic Recession, and Physical and Mental Health of Sexual Minorities

M-health Apps and Physical and Mental Health Outcomes of Sexual Minorities

The perceived social rejection of sexual minorities: Substance use and unprotected sexual intercourse

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