Intersectionality and Health Inequities for Gender Minority Blacks in the U.S.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Gender minority blacks represent the intersection of multiply marginalized populations that experience severe health inequities in the U.S. However, few studies focus on the unique health experiences of this multiply disadvantaged population. This study quantifies the health inequities experienced by gender minority blacks in the U.S. using an intersectional framework.

Methods

This cross-sectional study analyzed data in 2018/2019 from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, including all cisgender black, gender minority black, and gender minority white survey respondents who completed the gender identity module between 2014 and 2018. Investigators compared demographics, healthcare access, behavioral risk factors, chronic conditions, and perceived health

SUBMITTER: Lett E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7577994 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature