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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2026

Disparities in cancer screening and preventive care access among LGBTQ+ populations: A cross-sectional study.

Manas Pustake, Veeravenkata Garikiparthy, Mohammed Arfat Ganiyani, Oboseh John Ogedegbe, Swarada Joshi, Atulya Aman Khosla, Saif Syed, Avi Harisingani, Nishant Tiwari, Sakditad Saowapa and 4 more

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Manas PustakeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA.
Veeravenkata GarikiparthyDepartment of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA.
Mohammed Arfat GaniyaniDepartment of Medical Oncology, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL, USA.
Oboseh John OgedegbeDepartment of Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, MI, USA.
Swarada JoshiDepartment of Medicine, NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Atulya Aman KhoslaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA.
Saif SyedDepartment of Internal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Avi HarisinganiDepartment of Internal Medicine, MacNeal Hospital, Loyola Medicine, Oak Park, IL, USA.
Nishant TiwariDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.
Sakditad SaowapaDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, USA.
Stevenson OngsypingDepartment of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA.
Jesus GomezDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, University Medical Center of El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA.
Javier CorralDepartment of Hematology and Oncology, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX, USA.
Rohan GarjeDepartment of Medical Oncology, Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL, USA.

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Abstract

Background: Cancer screening is vital for early detection and improved survival, yet disparities persist among marginalized groups. Sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) populations face barriers to preventive care, including discrimination, limited access to affirming providers, and socioeconomic inequities. This study evaluates differences in mammogram, cervical, and colorectal cancer screening between LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ adults using nationally representative data. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis using the latest Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. Of 278,519 respondents, participants were categorized as LGBTQ+ ( Results: LGBTQ+ respondents were younger and reported lower education and income compared to non-LGBTQ+ adults. Significant disparities were found in mammogram screening (χ Conclusions: Disparities in cancer screening persist, particularly in mammogram use among bisexual and other LGBTQ+ individuals. These findings highlight the need for targeted public health interventions, culturally competent care, and inclusive data collection to reduce structural barriers and improve screening equity for LGBTQ+ populations.

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BRFSScancer screeninghealth disparitiesLGBTQ+mammographypreventive care

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PMCPMC13367611

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