ArticleBMC cancer2019
Disclosure in lesbian, gay and bisexual cancer care: towards a salutogenic healthcare environment.
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- A scoping review of sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations.Health promotion international · 2025Article
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- Editorial: Cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship in the LGBTQIA community.Frontiers in oncology · 2023Article
- Sexual minority-specific experiences of colorectal cancer survivors.Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association · 2022Article
- Follow-up surveillance among colorectal cancer survivors of different sexual orientations.Journal of cancer survivorship : research and practice · 2022Article
- Knowing to Ask and Feeling Safe to Tell - Understanding the Influences of HCP-Patient Interactions in Cancer Care for LGBTQ+ Children and Young People.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
- LGBTQI Inclusive Cancer Care: A Discourse Analytic Study of Health Care Professional, Patient and Carer Perspectives.Frontiers in oncology · 2022Article
- The Politics of LGBT+ Health Inequality: Conclusions from a UK Scoping Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Applying a Capabilities Approach to Understanding Older LGBT People's Disclosures of Identity in Community Primary Care.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe literature on sexual orientation disclosure is arguably one of the most developed in the field of lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people in healthcare in English speaking countries however, relatively little research has been conducted into disclosure in cancer care. Studies have been mainly undertaken in primary care where distinct circumstances pertain and where the benefits of disclosure include obtaining appropriate health information, treatment advice and avoiding misdiagnosis.
methodsWe conducted an in-depth qualitative study primarily recruiting patients through oncology care in hospital settings and through LGB community cancer support groups. Data were gathered through semi-structured interviews with 30 LGB patients with different cancer types.
resultsData were analysed using thematic analysis and interpreted and interrogated through salutogenesis theory which offers a useful lens through which to consider the health promoting effects of sexual orientation disclosure in cancer care. We present three themes as part of the analysis: Authenticity as a driver for disclosure in cancer care, Partners as a (potential) salutogenic resource and Creating safe, healing environments conducive to disclosure. The findings are reported and discussed in relation to three inter-related concepts from current salutogenesis theorising including a sense of coherence, generalised resistance resources and healing environments which can facilitate sexual orientation disclosure.
conclusionOur findings enable a more nuanced approach to understanding disclosure in this context. This study contributes to the literature through its articulation of the salutogenic potential of disclosure (if responded to appropriately) for LGB patients as individuals, in relationship to their partners or carers and the role of creating a visible healing-oriented optimal environment to promote quality of life and recovery.
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