Needs and Perceptions of LGBTQ Caregivers

The Challenges of Services and Support

Bibliographic Data

ID12398403
AuthorsKorijna G Valenti (0000-0001-9393-3915, University of Southern California, corresponding author), Korijna Valenti, Amitai Katz (0000-0002-8313-1254, University of Southern California), Anne Katz (0009-0009-4124-1525)
Year2014
Volume26
Issue1
Pages70-90
Publication date2014-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Gay & Lesbian Social Services (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1053-8720 • E-ISSN: 1540-4056
PublisherRoutledge (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10538720.2013.865575
OpenAlexW2054933831
LanguageEN
Citations received5
References cited12

Increasing attention has been paid to the lack of services and support afforded older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) women in same-sex relationships, including caregivers. This study was designed to investigate the needs and perceptions of LGBTQ women from ages 35 to 91, including informal caregivers and older adults regarding services and support from health care providers. Questionnaires were completed by older LGBTQ women (N = 76), and follow-up interviews were conducted with 25% of caregiver respondents. The majority of subjects indicated a fear of future challenges and discrimination. Four main themes emerged when analyzing the open-ended responses: the need for health care workers who were both supportive and knowledgeable about LGBTQ issues; better and consistent recognition of same-sex partners and their rights to make decisions as primary caregivers; increased sensitivity training regarding the needs of LGBTQ patients and caregivers; and more open and accepting environments where LGBTQ patients and caregivers could feel comfortable discussing issues with the staff

Homosexuality · Lesbian · Perception · Queer · Transgender · Family Support in Illness · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology

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