biologia: LGBTQ health

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Within the healthcare sphere, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people face specific challenges and hardships that make access to healthcare less equitable. According to the US Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (GLMA), some of the most common issues related to LGBTQ health are HIV/AIDS, breast and cervical cancer, hepatitis, mental health, substance use disorders, alcohol use, tobacco use, depression, access to care for transgender persons, issues surrounding marriage and family recognition, conversion therapy, refusal clause legislation, and laws that are intended to "immunize health care professionals from liability for discriminating against persons of whom they di…

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Differences in eating and body image disturbances and sociocultural stressors in sexual minoritized men by sexual self-labels.. Sexual minoritized men (SMM) experience disproportionate rates of eating and body image disturbances relative to their heterosexual counterparts due, in part, to exposure to sociocultural stressors. Research often represents SMM as a monolith, precluding understanding of within-group heterogeneity. There is limited research examining differences between SMM based on intimate partner preferences or sexual self-labels, including "top," "bottom," and "versatile." These labels denote preferences for insertive, receptive, or either type of intercourse, respectively. The…

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Social Determinants of Health Influence on Trans and Gender-Diverse People: A Qualitative Photovoice Study.. Despite the introduction of inclusive and gender-affirming approaches in healthcare, transgender and non-binary people continue to show poorer physical, psychological, and social outcomes, shaped by social determinants within historically pathologizing and stigmatizing contexts. This study used qualitative participatory action research with photovoice among seven transgender individuals residing in Murcia, Spain; data were generated through semi-structured interviews and focus group dialogue, applying the SHOWED technique to the visual and discursive narratives of the participants, a…

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Drag as a meaningful occupation: A scoping review.. Introduction Drag is a form of entertainment in which performers caricature or challenge gender norms. It is increasingly present in the media and research and seems to involve multiple interrelated activities. The objective of this study was to explore the scope of empirical research regarding the experience of drag performers and its relations with health and wellbeing from an occupational perspective. Methods A scoping review was conducted in MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycInfo, Gender Studies Database, and Social Sciences Abstracts from their inception to May 2025 to scope for empirical studies. The search strategy consisted of keywords…

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Social media are new media technologies that facilitate the creation, sharing and aggregation of content (such as ideas, interests, and other forms of expression) amongst virtual communities and networks. Common features include: Online platforms enable users to create and share content and participate in social networking. User-generated content such as text posts or comments, digital photos or videos, and data generated through online interactions. Service specific profiles that are designed and maintained by the social media organization. Social media helps the development of online social networks by connecting a user's profile with those of other individuals or groups. The term social…

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The representation of African Americans in media, including speech, writing, and visual forms has been a big concern in mainstream American culture and is a component of media bias in the United States. Historically, media portrayals have often propagated controversial and misconstrued images of African Americans, leading to widespread stereotypes and misconceptions. Research on the portrayal of African Americans in prime-time television from 1955 to 1986 found that only 6 percent of the characters were African American, while 89 percent of the TV population was white. This under-representation has shifted over time. A 2018 report from the UCLA Department of Social Sciences indicated that,…