Patterns of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Patient Experiences and Receipt of Preventive Services.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify patterns of LGBTQ+ patient experiences, to identify sociodemographic characteristics associated with patterns of LGBTQ+ patient experiences, and to assess the relationship between LGBTQ+ patient experience and receipt of preventive services.

Study setting and design

This observational cohort study included adults across the U.S. South. We conducted latent class analysis of seven indicators of clinical and cultural competency to identify patterns of LGBTQ+ patient experiences. Outcomes included the proportion of respondents with lifetime and recent influenza vaccination, HIV testing, and colorectal cancer screening.

Data sources and analytic sample

Data come from Waves 1 and 2 of the LGBTQ+ Social Networks, Aging, and Policy Study collected betwee

SUBMITTER: Tran NM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12461105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature