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Mapping research on LGBT+ persons' health: a bibliometric analysis
G Lo Moro1, V Brescia2, G Scaioli3
1Department of Public Health and Paediatric Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Perspectives in Public Health
|May 17, 2024
Summary
Medical research on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) health is growing. While HIV/AIDS and STIs remain prominent, mental health and discrimination are increasingly studied, though research on gender-diverse health needs expansion.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Medical Research
- Bibliometrics
Background:
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other people (LGBT+) face higher risks for mental and physical health issues.
- Past research predominantly focused on HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze recent patterns in medical research concerning LGBT+ health.
- To identify trends and disparities in the scientific literature.
Main Methods:
- Bibliometric analysis conducted using Biblioshiny.
- Data sourced from the Web of Science Core Collection from 2008 to 2021.
- 31,039 articles were selected and analyzed.
Main Results:
- Research output is led by the United States.
- Top research areas include HIV/AIDS, STIs, sexual behaviors, and LGBT+ health.
- Three main research clusters emerged: infectious diseases, mental health/stigma, and gender-diverse health.
Conclusions:
- LGBT+ health research shows growth but exhibits international disparities.
- Mental health, discrimination, and stigma are rising research themes.
- Further inclusive research is needed, particularly for gender-diverse populations and to address subgroup disparities.
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