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Krystle Scott1, Daniel J Brown1,2, Annette Brömdal3
1Centre for Health Research, School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Institute for Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia.
Australasian journal on ageing
|August 26, 2025
Resumen
Los adultos mayores en Australia, incluidas las personas lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transgénero y queer (LGBT +), se enfrentan a preocupaciones únicas de envejecimiento. Este estudio pone de relieve sus preocupaciones sobre la salud, el aislamiento y la discriminación en los servicios de atención a los ancianos.
Área de la Ciencia:
- Gerontología
- Salud pública
- Sociología
Sus antecedentes:
- La población australiana está envejeciendo, y los adultos mayores representan un grupo demográfico creciente.
- Las subpoblaciones dentro de la demografía de adultos mayores, como las personas LGBT +, pueden tener necesidades distintas.
- El estigma y la discriminación históricos requieren investigación sobre las preocupaciones específicas de los adultos mayores LGBT+.
Objetivo del estudio:
- Para explorar las preocupaciones del envejecimiento entre las personas LGBT+ en Australia.
- Investigar las experiencias de las personas LGBT+ en el acceso a los servicios de cuidado de ancianos.
Principales métodos:
- Se realizó un estudio transversal.
- El estudio incluyó a 171 participantes LGBT+ en Australia.
Principales resultados:
- Las principales preocupaciones de los adultos mayores LGBT+ incluyen salud, funcionamiento físico, aislamiento, soledad y abandono.
- Los problemas específicos de acceso a los servicios de cuidado de ancianos incluyen la necesidad de respeto, calidad del servicio y temor a la discriminación, especialmente por parte de las organizaciones religiosas.
Conclusiones:
- El estudio identificó las creencias y experiencias críticas de los adultos mayores LGBT+.
- Los hallazgos pueden servir de base para la promoción, el desarrollo de políticas, los cambios de procedimiento y las iniciativas educativas para apoyar mejor a esta población.
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