Many people belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community in Australia live happily and healthily. However, they experience some unacceptable health inequities compared to those who do not identify as LGBTQIA+. This year AMA outlines health issues experienced by people who are LGBTQIA+ in Australia and calls for action to improve the health experiences and outcomes of these communities and individuals.
People identifying themselves as LGBTQIA+ include trans and gender-diverse people (
). They seek and undergo gender-affirming care. Hence, it is important to accept, support and celebrate people who are LGBTQIA+.
Many of the health inequities faced by these people relate to high levels of overt and implicit discrimination, both socially and within institutions. Providing gender-affirming care can result in a wide range of positive health outcomes for people who are trans and gender diverse.
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The AMA states that being LGBTQIA+ is normal, healthy, and representative of the diversity in human sexuality, gender identity, and sex characteristics. Therefore, people belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community should live in healthcare environments where they feel safe, affirmed, respected, and understood (2✔ ✔Trusted Source
Health equity for trans and gender-diverse Australians: addressing the inverse care law through the provision of gender-affirming health care in the primary healthcare setting
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).As shared decision making a key part of the doctor-patient relationship, public acceptance of people who are LGBTQIA+ can reduce the discrimination against these communities and boost their health and well-being. This pride month 2023, AMA are calling for an end to discrimination against this community and the health care workers who support them.
References :
- (In)visibility of LGBTQIA+ people and relationships in healthcare: A scoping review – (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0738399123002082?)
- Health equity for trans and gender-diverse Australians: addressing the inverse care law through the provision of gender-affirming health care in the primary healthcare setting – (https://www.publish.csiro.au/PY/PY22149)
Source: Medindia
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