Trends in Sexual Orientation Missing Data Over a Decade of the California Health Interview Survey

Abstract

Sexual orientation nonresponse declines and the increase in sexual minority identification suggest greater acceptability of sexual orientation assessment in surveys. Item nonresponse rate convergence among races/ethnicities, language proficiency groups, and interview languages shows that sexual orientation can be measured in surveys of diverse populations.

Patient perspectives on answering questions about sexual orientation and gender identity: an integrative review

“…, Fredriksen‐Goldsen & Kim , Jans et al . ). Of the four quantitative studies, one assessed acceptability and feasibility of routine collection of sexual orientation and gender identity in community health centres (Cahill et al .…”

“…, Fredriksen‐Goldsen & Kim , Jans et al . ). Two subthemes emerged related to answering questions about sexual orientation and gender identity: the first related to willingness to respond to these questions and the second related to how attitudes to the questions have changed over time.…”

“…, Fredriksen‐Goldsen & Kim , Jans et al . ), as they were considered to provide important insight into the willingness of the general population to respond to routine questions about sexual orientation or gender identity.…”

“…, Jans et al . ), and the overarching theme of disclosing sexual orientation and gender identity was represented in 17 of the studies (Smith et al . , Geddes , Mathieson , Barbara et al .…”

Sexual orientation and treatment-seeking for depression in a multilingual worldwide sample

“…The reasons for such discomfort could include: societal-based discomfort with all sexual matters or perceived stigma or self-stigma stemming from a sexual minority status, which could include a lack of acceptance from one's family, or safety concerns which require someone to conceal their sexual orientation. Additionally, recent studies suggest that sexual orientation nonresponse may be associated with both race and ethnicity (Jans et al, 2015; Kim & Fredriksen-Goldsen, 2013). Potentially, the discomfort that could be associated with reporting one's sexual orientation may also prevent individuals from seeking depression care, and especially psychotherapy, where an individual might expect to talk openly about him- or herself.…”