Health intervention experiences and associated mental health outcomes in a sample of LGBTQ people with intersex variations in Australia

Bibliographic Data

ID15099280
AuthorsNatalie Amos (0000-0001-6558-2580, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, corresponding author), Bonnie Hart (0000-0001-8835-0029, Independent Researcher and Consultant, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia), Adam Hill (0000-0001-5874-9821, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia), Adam O Hill, G J Melendez-Torres (0000-0002-9823-4790, College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter, Exeter, England, UK), Ruth Mcnair (0000-0002-4738-8781, The University of Melbourne), Marina Carman (0000-0002-3697-3539, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia), Anthony Lyons (0000-0001-9569-6909, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia), Adam Bourne (0000-0001-7786-8981, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia)
Year2023
Volume25
Issue7
Pages833-846
Publication date2023-07-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueCulture Health & Sexuality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1369-1058 • E-ISSN: 1464-5351
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/13691058.2022.2102677
PMID35921389
OpenAlexW4289637396
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited17

People with intersex variation/s have sex characteristics determined by reproductive anatomy or chromosomal, gonadal, or hormonal expressions that are not typical of medical and societal norms for male or female bodies and are widely subjected to irreversible medical interventions at an early age to reinforce sex assignment. These interventions may be accompanied by experiences of lack of autonomy for the individual and, at times, lack of fully informed consent on the part of the individual or their parents/carers. People with intersex variations additionally experience high rates of mental health concerns relating to stigma, discrimination and poor healthcare experiences. The intersections between LGBTQ identities and intersex variations are poorly understood but are important given a high proportion of people with intersex variations identify as LGBTQ. This study explored associations between healthcare experiences and mental health outcomes among 46 LGBTQ people aged between 18 and 67 years old with intersex variations in Australia. Findings provide evidence of associations between suicidal thinking, suicidal attempts, depression or anxiety and negative healthcare experiences, including limited autonomy and consent, and challenges accessing psychological support. These highlight the need for further research and proactive intervention to advance human rights and improve health outcomes for this population

Anxiety · Autonomy · Environmental health · Health care · Intervention (counseling · Mental health · Population · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Reproductive health · Sexual minority · Sexual orientation · Stigma (botany · Clinical Psychology · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies · Sexual Differentiation and Disorders · Social Psychology

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