Sexual orientation and gender identity and expression conversion exposure and their correlates among LGBTQI2+ persons in Quebec, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite greater acceptance of sexual and gender diversity and the scientific consensus that same-gender attraction, creative gender expression, and transness are not mental illnesses, LGBTQI2+ persons are still commonly told that they can or should change their sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression (SOGIE). The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence of SOGIE conversion efforts, including their sociodemographic correlates, among LGBTQI2+ persons.

Methods

Using community-based sampling, we assessed SOGIE conversion attempts and involvement in conversion services of 3,261 LGBTQI2+ persons aged 18 years and older in Quebec, Canada.

Results

A quarter of respondents experienced SOGIE conversion attempts, and fewer than 5% were involv

SUBMITTER: Blais M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8986006 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature