Sexual minority youth

John Steever; Jenny Francis; Lonna P. Gordon; Janet Lee

doi:10.1016/j.pop.2014.05.012

Sexual minority youth

John Steever, Jenny Francis, Lonna P. Gordon, Janet Lee

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Abstract

This article provides an overview of the medical and mental health needs of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth population. Information is reviewed regarding both primary medical care and the special health risks that these youth face. Providers are introduced to the concept that societal and internalized homophobia lead directly to certain health disparities, including substance use, school and family rejection, depression, and increased sexually transmitted infection acquisition. This article familiarizes the primary care practitioner with the health care needs of the LGBT population and the research behind the various recommendations for caring for these youth.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	651-669
Number of pages	19
Journal	Primary Care - Clinics in Office Practice
Volume	41
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pop.2014.05.012
State	Published - Sep 2014

Keywords

Adolescent mental health
Adolescent sexuality
Health disparities
Homophobia
LGBT or GLBT youth
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth
Sexual minority youth
Transgender youth

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Pharmacology (medical)

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