Sexual and Gender Minority Health in Neurology: A Scoping Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Little is known about the neurologic health needs of sexual and gender minority (SGM) individuals, and existing research indicates health care disparities for this group.

Objective

To describe the current state of science in SGM neurology and highlight areas of knowledge and gaps to guide future research.

Evidence review

All articles published before April 12, 2020, in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, PsycInfo, CINAHL, and BIOSIS Previews were searched using a search string encompassing SGM descriptors and neurologic disorders. A total of 8359 items were found and entered into EndNote, and 2921 duplicates were removed. A blind title and abstract review was performed followed by full-text review in duplicate, with conflicts settled through consensus, to ident

SUBMITTER: Rosendale N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9154308 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature