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ArticleThe Permanente journal2024

Mental Health Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Aging Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Populations.

Iliza Minaya, Samuel Raine, Arkene Levy, Chasity B O'Malley

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Article in The Permanente journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Iliza MinayaDepartment of Medical Education, Nova Southeastern University, Dr Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
Samuel RaineDepartment of Medical Education, Nova Southeastern University, Dr Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
Arkene LevyDepartment of Medical Education, Nova Southeastern University, Dr Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.
Chasity B O'MalleyDepartment of Medical Education, Nova Southeastern University, Dr Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5362-0946
Nova Southeastern University · USWright State University · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe COVID-19 pandemic affected numerous subpopulations of people in unique ways. This study evaluated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health status of Broward County's aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) seniors and identified strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for interventions to enhance positive mental health outcomes. The study was performed from April 2021 through July 2021.

methodsOnline surveys measuring anxiety, depression, social support, and resilience were delivered by email to 47 residents of Wilton Manors, Florida. Study data were collected and collated using research electronic data capture tools with bivariate analysis using the Mann-Whitney test and generalized linear regression.

resultsBivariate analysis showed that males scored significantly higher on the social interactions subscale of the Duke Social Support Index, indicating greater social support, yet there was not a significant difference with sexual orientation or living situation. Multivariate analysis revealed differences for several dependent variables including anxiety and depression reporting being lower in LGBTQ individuals. DISCUSSION: This study provides important insight into specific mental health challenges faced by Broward County's LGBTQ seniors, which can be applied to other LGBTQ populations across the globe.

conclusionUsing the results, targeted interventions can be developed to help improve mental health outcomes during periods of isolation for all individuals.

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COVID-19Sexual and Gender MinoritiesTransgender PersonsAgingFemaleHumansMaleMental HealthPandemicsSexual BehaviorAnxietyCOVID-19DepressionLGBTQLonelinessResiliency

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PMID38155588
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