Lesbians as an invisible minority in the health services arena
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15217794 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Melissa M Robertson (0000-0001-9476-4738, corresponding author) |
| Year | 1992 |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 155-163 |
| Publication date | 1992-01-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Health Care For Women International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0739-9332 • E-ISSN: 1096-4665 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/07399339209515988 |
| PMID | 1587778 |
| OpenAlex | W2055194069 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 16 |
| References cited | 13 |
Ten self-identified lesbians were interviewed about their health care experiences. Analysis of the data from a grounded theory approach revealed four issues: health care providers' assumption of heterosexuality, reactions to coming out, lesbians' expectations of health care, and health-care-seeking behavior. It is the invisibility of lesbians in society that lends to the continued negative experiences lesbians relate. As health care professionals, we must assess our present practices and seek ways to improve the quality of care we offer to lesbians. Some recommendations for improving care to the lesbian community are made
Grounded theory · Health care · Human sexuality · Invisibility · Lesbian · Political science · Qualitative research · Sexual minority · Sociology · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues · Gender Studies · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Reproductive Health and Technologies
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| Citations per year | 0.55 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 1997 - 2022 (26) |
| Highly cited | No |