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Title The health of sexual minorities : public health perspectives on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations / edited by Ilan H. Meyer and Mary E. Northridge
Published New York : Springer, ©2007

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Description 1 online resource (xix, 731 pages) : illustrations
Contents Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contributors -- pt. 1. Who are LGBT individuals? -- ch. 1. Shifting sands or solid foundation? Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender identity formation / Michele J. Elisason and Robert Schope -- ch. 2. Development of same-sex attracted youth / Ritch C. Savin-Williams and Kenneth M. Cohen -- ch. 3. Developmental issues in lesbian and gay adulthood / Robert M. Kertzner -- ch. 4. Biology and sexual minority status / William Byne -- pt. 2. LGBT health and the state -- ch. 5. The importance of being perverse : troubling law, identities, health and rights in search of global justice / Stefano Fabeni and Alice M. Miller -- ch. 6. Ethical, legal, social, and political implications of scientific research on sexual orientation / Edward Stein -- ch. 7. Targeting the state : risks, benefits, and strategic dilemmas of recent LGBT health advocacy / Steven Epstein
pt. 3. Prejudice and pride in health -- ch.8. Sexual stigma : putting sexual minority health issues in context / Gregory M. Herek, Regina Chopp, and Darryl Strohl -- ch. 9. Globalization, structural violence, and LGBT health : a cross-cultural perspective / Mark B. Padilla, Ernesto Vásquez del Aguila, and Richard G. Parker -- ch. 10. Prejudice and discrimination as social stressors / Ilan H. Meyer -- ch. 11, Determinants of health among two-spirit American Indians and Alaska natives / Karen C. Fieland, Karina L. Walters, and Jane M. Simoni -- ch. 12. "I don't fit anywhere" : how race and sexuality shape Latino gay and bisexual men's health / Jesus Ramirez-Valles -- ch. 13. Black LGB health and well-being / Juan Battle and Martha Crum
pt. 4. Research methodologies -- ch. 14. Defining and measuring sexual orientation for research / Randal L. Sell -- ch. 15. Sampling in surveys of lesbian, gay, and bisexual people / Diane Binson, Johnny Blair, David M. Heubner, and William J. Woods -- ch. 16. Researching gay men's health : the promise of qualitative methodology / Gary W. Dowsett -- ch. 17. From science fiction to computer-generated technology : sampling lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals / Esther D. Rothblum -- ch. 18. Using community-based participatory research to understand and eliminate social disparities in health for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations / Mary E. Northridge, Brian P. McGrath, and Sam Quan Krueger
pt. 5. Health concerns -- ch. 19. Transgender health concerns / Anne A. Lawrence -- ch. 20. Health care of lesbian and bisexual women / Katherine A. O'Hanlan and Christy M. Isler -- ch. 21. Cancer and sexual minority women / Deborah J. Bowen, Ulrike Boehmer, and Marla Russo -- ch. 22. HIV/AIDS prevention research among black men who have sex with men : current progress and future directions / Gregorio A. Millett, David Malebranche, and John L. Peterson -- ch. 23. LGBT tobacco and alcohol disparities / Gregory L. Greenwood and Elisabeth P. Gruskin -- ch. 24. Methamphetamine use and its relation to HIV risk : data from Latino gay men in San Francisco / Rafael M. Díaz
pt. 6. Healthcare systems and services -- ch. 25. Improving access to health care among African-American, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Latino lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations / Patrick A. Wilson and Hirokazu Yoshikawa -- ch. 26. Public health and trans-people : barriers to care and strategies to improve treatment / Emilia Lombardi -- ch. 27. HIV prevention and care for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender youths : "Best practices" from existing programs and policies / Joyce Hunter and Jan Baer -- ch. 28. Fenway community health's model of integrated, community-based LGBT care, education, and research / Kenneth H. Mayer, Matthew J. Mimiaga, Rodney VanDerwarker, Hilary Goldhammer, and Judith B. Bradford -- Index
Summary Some books break myths. Others break silences. A few break new ground. The Health of Sexual Minorities achieves all three aims. The first book of its kind, this resource offers a multidimensional picture of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) health across clinical and social disciplines to give readers a full and nuanced understanding of these diverse populations. Here are real-world matters of definition and self-definition (including sexual identity, gender identity, and anti-identity), meticulous analyses of stressor and health outcomes, an extensive coverage of research methodology concerns, and critical insights into the sociopolitical context of LGBT individuals' health and lives.-Developmental issues across the lifecourse -Human rights and ethical issues -Global perspectives of LGBT health -Physical and mental health issues -Issues and concerns of racial/ethnic minority groups -Health concerns of lesbian and bisexual women -Prejudice and homophobia as social stressors -A comprehensive review of quantitative and qualitative research methodology -Tobacco, alcohol, and substance use issues -The current state of LGBT health care and strategies for improvement -The impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on LGBT communities The Health of Sexual Minorities is an advanced-level text whose scope and accessibility makes it useful to a broad audience. Over 50 contributors have made this a work of crucial importance to public health and health care professionals and biomedical and social science researchers. The Health of Sexual Minorities encourages clear thinking, informed practice, and effective, progressive policy for improved health and well-being of LGBT individuals and communities
Analysis geneeskunde
medicine
volksgezondheid
public health
ziektepreventie
disease prevention
seksueel gedrag
sexual behaviour
sociale wetenschappen
social sciences
Medicine (General)
Geneeskunde (algemeen)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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In Springer e-books
Subject Sexual minorities -- Health and hygiene
Homosexuality.
Public health.
Bisexuality.
Homosexuality, Female
Homosexuality, Male
Homosexuality
Public Health
Bisexuality
Transsexualism
homosexuality.
public health.
bisexuality.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Health Care Issues.
MEDICAL -- Public Health.
MEDICAL -- Health Policy.
HEALTH & FITNESS -- Diseases -- General.
MEDICAL -- Diseases.
MEDICAL -- Health Care Delivery.
Public health.
Bisexuality.
Transsexualism.
Sexual minorities -- Health and hygiene.
Minorités sexuelles -- Santé et hygiène.
Homosexuality.
Sexual minorities -- Health and hygiene
Medicine
Public health
Sex
Social sciences
Sexualmedizin
Homoseksuelen.
Lesbiennes.
Biseksualiteit.
Transseksuelen.
Sociale gezondheidszorg.
Queer studies.
Health care for LGBTQ people.
LGBTQ health education.
Mental health care for LGBTQ people.
Physical health care for LGBTQ people.
Homosexuella -- hälsa.
Bisexuella -- hälsa.
Transsexuella -- hälsa.
Genre/Form handbooks.
manuals (instructional materials)
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Aufsatzsammlung.
Form Electronic book
Author Meyer, Ilan H.
Northridge, Mary E.
ISBN 9780387313344
0387313346
661080432X
9786610804320
1280804327
9781280804328
0387288716
9780387288710