Obstacles to Obtain Care Among Sexual and Gender Minorities With Chronic Rhinosinusitis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to compare the prevalence of cost and non-cost barriers to healthcare access among sexual and gender minority (SGM) patients and non-SGM patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS).

Methods

The All of Us Research Program was queried for CRS patients, defined as having at least two diagnoses of chronic sinusitis (ICD10: J32.x). Patients were categorized based on questions regarding gender identity, biological sex, and self-descriptions. The primary outcome was cost and non-cost barriers. Multivariable logistic regression was used to examine SGM status and experiencing barriers to care.

Results

7708 patients with CRS were included; 595 were SGM and 7113 were non-SGM. SGM patients were significantly more likely to delay primary care (AOR: 1.51,

SUBMITTER: Khan FI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12267099 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature