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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
In her own words: understanding the health needs of older lesbians
Carey Candrian1, Leslie Wright2, Agnes Callwood3
1Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado, USA.
Abstract:
This project illuminates the unique struggles and barriers lesbians face. A community advisory board (CAB) was developed and 31 in-depth interviews were conducted with lesbians aged 56-84 in the Rocky Mountain region. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed, and coded using critical discourse analysis. Themes included: a culture of identity-hiding; lack of recognition and discrimination in health care; channeling passion, fear, and anger into action; concerns about aging; and identified health needs and opportunities. There is a need for innovative and equitable services that understand the barriers and struggles that older lesbian adults face so they can receive high-quality care.
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