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ArticleBMC geriatrics2022

Factors influencing the well-being of Asian American LGBT individuals across the lifespan: perspectives from leaders of community-based organizations.

Alicia K Matthews, Chien-Ching Li, Brandon Bernhardt, Shams Sohani, Xin Qi Dong

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Article in BMC geriatrics, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Alicia K MatthewsDepartment of Population Health Nursing Science, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. aliciak@uic.edu.ORCID 0000-0002-0074-681X
Chien-Ching LiDepartment of Health Systems Management, Rush University, Chicago, IL, USA.
Brandon BernhardtThe CDC Foundation, Chicago, IL, USA.
Shams SohaniDepartment of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University, New York City, NY, USA.
Xin Qi DongHealth Care Policy and Aging Research, Rutgers University, Institute for Health, New Brunswick, NJ, USA.
CDC Foundation · USColumbia University · USRush University · USRutgers, The State University of New Jersey · USUniversity of Illinois Chicago · US

Funding

The influence of structural violence and individual behavior and health on the gut microbiome and colorectal cancer riskU54MD012523 · NIMHD · UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO · PI WINN, ROBERT A. · 2017 to 2022
$7.9M
Research Education and Training CoreP30AG059304 · NIA · RUTGERS BIOMEDICAL/HEALTH SCIENCES-RBHS · PI CRYSTAL, STEPHEN, HU, WILLIAM TZU-LUNG · 2018 to 2022
$3.1M
NIA NIH HHS P30 AG059304NIMHD NIH HHS U54 MD012523
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals have documented disparities in mental health that are experienced across the life course. However, limited research has been conducted to identify the factors which contribute to evaluated risk for poor mental health among older Asian Americans who identify as LGBT. The purpose of this study was to determine the perspectives of leaders of community-based organizations about the mental health needs and concerns of their LGBT constituents from diverse Asian backgrounds.

methodsSemi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with leaders of community-based organizations serving the needs of LGBT individuals. A qualitative framework analysis approach was used to identify, analyze and report themes within the data.

results11 members of community organizations located in California (54.5%), Chicago (27.2%), and New York (18.1%) were interviewed. Chronic stress was identified as negatively impacting constituents' lives and was attributed to social determinants of health, including inadequate housing, financial insecurity, discrimination, barriers to adequate health care, and immigration status. Ageism, social isolation, language barriers, and limited connections to cultural, religious, or LGBT communities were identified as factors impacting middle-aged and older adults. Participants identified homelessness, violence, and lack of parental acceptance as contributing to distress among youth and younger adults. The most vulnerable community members were identified as gender minorities, undocumented individuals, and individuals with limited English proficiencies. Organizational leaders described strategies to address social determinants.

conclusionsAsian Americans who are LGBT are confronted with substantial risks for poor mental health that are linked to modifiable social determinants of health. Organizations serving these populations play a vital role in meeting the needs of a highly underserved population.

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Sexual and Gender MinoritiesTransgender PersonsAdolescentAgedAsianFemaleHumansLongevityMaleMental HealthMiddle AgedAsian-AmericanCommunity-based organizationsLGBTMental HealthSocial determinants of Health

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