A review of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) health and healthcare inequalities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people experience significant health inequalities. Located within a European Commission funded pilot project, this paper presents a review of the health inequalities faced by LGBTI people and the barriers health professionals encounter when providing care.

Methods

A narrative synthesis of 57 papers including systematic reviews, narrative reviews, meta-analyses and primary research. Literature was searched in Cochrane, Campbell Collaboration, Web of Science, CINAHL, PsychINFO and Medline. The review was undertaken to promote understanding of the causes and range of inequalities, as well as how to reduce inequalities.

Results

LGBTI people are more likely to experience health inequalities due to heteronormativ

SUBMITTER: Zeeman L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6761838 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature