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Hispanic Medical Organizations' Support for LGBT Health Issues

John Paul Sánchez1, Orlando Sola2, Jorge Ramallo3

  • 11 Emergency Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine , Bronx, New York.

LGBT Health
|January 21, 2016
PubMed

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Hispanic medical organizations are increasingly supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. A new resolution opposes discrimination and addresses health disparities faced by LGBTQ Hispanics.

Area of Science:

  • Health Equity
  • Sociopolitical Climate
  • Medical Organizations

Background:

  • Hispanics are the fastest-growing ethnic group within the U.S. LGBT community.
  • LGBTQ Hispanics face significant health disparities and lack political support from Hispanic medical groups.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a resolution opposing discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
  • To recognize and address the unique obstacles encountered by LGBTQ Hispanics.

Main Methods:

  • Collaboration between the Latino Medical Student Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, and Hispanic Serving Health Professions Schools.
  • Development of a resolution supported by over 60,000 Hispanic students and providers across 35 institutions.

Main Results:

  • A unified stance opposing discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.
  • Recognition of specific challenges faced by the LGBTQ Hispanic community.

Conclusions:

  • The resolution offers a framework for addressing LGBT health issues.
  • Aims to foster a more positive sociopolitical environment for LGBTQ Hispanics nationally and internationally.

Keywords:
HispanicLGBT healthLatinopolicy

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