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ArticleAustralasian journal on ageing2025

LGBT+ concerns of ageing and accessing aged care services in Australia: A cross-sectional study.

Krystle Scott, Daniel J Brown, Annette Brömdal, Joseph Debattista, Ann Matson, Jennifer Sargent, Chris Howard, Ged Farmer, Lisa Wojciechowski, Lisa Beccaria and 1 more

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Article in Australasian journal on ageing, 2025. 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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11 authors.

Krystle ScottCentre for Health Research, School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
Daniel J BrownCentre for Health Research, School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0750-6883
Annette BrömdalCentre for Health Research, School of Education, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1307-1794
Joseph DebattistaMetro North Public Health Unit, Metro North Hospital & Health Service, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Ann MatsonQueensland Council for LGBTI Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Jennifer SargentLGBTI Community Ageing Network, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.
Chris HowardQueensland Council for LGBTI Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Ged FarmerQueensland Council for LGBTI Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Lisa WojciechowskiQueensland Positive People, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Lisa BeccariaCentre for Health Research, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
Amy B MullensCentre for Health Research, School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.

Funding

Queensland Council for LGBTI HealthQueensland Positive People
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivePeople older than 65 years are anticipated to comprise a steadily increasing proportion of the Australian population. This older adult population is also made up of other sub-populations that may experience similar, different or additional needs to the 'average' older adult, such as LGBT+ people. Given the well-documented history of oppression, stigma and discrimination, research is critically needed to understand how to best support the concerns and needs of populations such as LGBT+ people.

methodThe present cross-sectional study aimed to explore the concerns of ageing and accessing aged care services among 171 LGBT+ people in Australia.

resultsThe results revealed that LGBT+ people were most concerned about their health and physical functioning, including feelings of isolation, loneliness and abandonment as they age. The results also indicated a range of specific concerns for accessing aged care services, including feeling respected and service quality and discrimination, particularly from religiously run organisations.

conclusionsDespite a relatively small and homogenous sample, this study was able to identify important beliefs and experiences held by this cohort to help shape advocacy, policy, procedures and education.

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AgingHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services for the AgedSexual and Gender MinoritiesAgedAged, 80 and overAge FactorsAustraliaCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedSocial Stigmaaged care servicesageingconcerns of ageingLGBT Sistergirl and Brotherboy

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PMCPMC12379134

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