The State of the Research on Opioid Outcomes Among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Other Sexuality- and Gender-Diverse Populations: A Scoping Review

Breaking Down Silos to Accelerate Innovation in LGBTQ+ Health

“…LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States face significant health disparities rooted in societal stigma and discrimination, poor cultural competency, or an absence of tailored interventions and programs to address their needs. [2][3][4] Over the years, researchers and advocates have documented well-established disparities across a myriad of health outcomes including mental health, 7,8 suicidal ideation and behavior, 9 substance misuse, [10][11][12] cancer prevention and care, [13][14][15] HIVand other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), [16][17][18] cardiovascular diseases, 19 violence, 20,21 and discrimination. [22][23][24] LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, also frequently encounter barriers to accessing appropriate and affirming healthcare, leading to delays in necessary interventions.…”

The Urgent Need to Advance Health Equity: Past and Present

“…LGBTQ+ individuals in the United States face significant health disparities rooted in societal stigma and discrimination, poor cultural competency, or an absence of tailored interventions and programs to address their needs. 2-4 Over the years, researchers and advocates have documented well-established disparities across a myriad of health outcomes including mental health, 7,8 suicidal ideation and behavior, 9 substance misuse, 10-12 cancer prevention and care, 13-15 HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections (STIs), 16-18 cardiovascular diseases, 19 violence, 20,21 and discrimination. 22-24 LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, also frequently encounter barriers to accessing appropriate and affirming healthcare, leading to delays in necessary interventions.…”

Experiences of and recommendations for LGBTQ+-affirming substance use services: A qualitative study with LGBTQ+ people who use opioids and other drugs

“…Our purpose was to: (1) characterize LGBTQ + people's experiences of (or attitudes about) sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI)-related discrimination and support in treatment and related services (e.g., 12-step programs; syringe exchange services); and (2) describe interviewees' recommendations for how to make such services LGBTQ+-a rming. Due to gaps in the literature on opioid use and outcomes among LGBTQ + populations, 31 the study design focused on LGBTQ + people engaged in illicit opioid use.…”