Lgbtq health studies
Studies Deepen Understanding of LGBTQ Health Disparities
The impact of a hostile political environment on mental health
A recent study in JAMA Internal Medicine led by HMS MD student Michael Liu and Keuroghlian found significant increases in poor health outcomes for transgender and gender diverse adults compared to cisgender adults from 2014 to 2022, a time marked by escalating attacks on transgender health care and access to public accommodations in many states in the U.S. The worsening health disparities were especially apparent in self-reported mental distress and depression.
While they did not amass any direct evidence linking these policy changes to increasing disparities, the researchers said that they are an obvious source of stress, which has been shown to be a major driver of health disparities in multiple studies.
“Our findings certainly suggest that this hostile environment is eroding the health of an already very vulnerable population,” Liu said.
For example, the percentage of transgender and gender diverse adults experiencing frequent mental distress more than doubled from 18.8 percent in 2014 to 38.9 percent in 2022, while rates amon
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Abstract
This open access book is a groundbreaking volume that creates a new field within the intersection of “global health” and “LGBTQ health” delineating specific health challenges and resiliencies. There has been increasing visibility of the importance in recognizing LGBTQ health issues and disparities. However, there is a dearth of research and scholarship that examines LGBTQ health through global and comparative perspectives. This book addresses this gap. In the pursuit of scientific inquiry, the disciplines in public health have often emphasized reductionist perspectives that are particularized to a specific locale, municipality, or country. This book's provision of broader perspectives, cross-cutting disparities and issues, and socio-political-cultural contextualization inform the development of new research, policies, interventions, and programs. Students advantage by learning about LGBTQ health research, policies, and programs in various countries and regions. Public health researchers benefit by teaching about research conducted in various countries and regions, along with understanding how research has been linked to and impacted by various pol
LGBTQ Health Studies (CERT)
Admission Requirements
Undergraduate students who are currently enrolled at UofL must be in good standing to enter the LGBTQ Health Studies certificate program. First time freshmen, shift, and postbaccalaureate applicants must meet the regular admission standards of the College of Arts and Sciences. This undergraduate certificate program may be completed as a stand-alone credential; however, it will not be eligible for federal financial aid. Students enrolled in degree programs and seeking this certificate may be eligible for federal financial aid.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| WGST 301 | Introduction to Woman-loving woman, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| WGST 302 | LGBTQ and Applied Healthcare | 3 |
| PHIL 325 | Feminist Medical Ethics - AH, P1 | 3 |
| 6 | ||
WGST 312/SOC 343 | Sociology of Women's Health | |
WGST 360/PHIL 318 | Feminist Philosophy - AH, P1 | |
WGST/HSS 364 | Women's Health Issues - P1, SB | |
WGST 391 | Topics in Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies: Social Sciences (Transgender Studies) | |
WGST/PHIL 582/BETH 682 | Health and Social Justice | |
SOC 340 | Mental Health and Illness | |
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