Having pride in our care: Striving for equitable care in the emergency department for <scp>LGBTQIA</scp> patients

Harrison, Claudia; Meates, Mel

doi:10.1111/1742-6723.13991

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“…Faced with a community with specific particularities, we face mechanisms for getting sick and also specific treatments. According to recent data from the National Health Interview Survey, it was revealed that sexual minorities, who make up this LGBTQIAP+ community, have a worse state of health when compared to heterosexual groups, such as a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and mental illnesses 4 .…”

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“…The reasons for the difference in incidence and prevalence of diseases are multifactorial, however, with great emphasis on social and cultural issues, covering the prejudices and challenges to which this population is exposed. Gender minorities actively report worse quality of health when compared to heterosexuals, as they experience high levels of stress such as discrimination, rejection, prejudice, homophobia, identity concealment, leading to greater health problems arising from the different scenarios to which they are exposed 6 , thus, having a greater risk of psychological illnesses, such as depression, substance abuse, risky behaviors and suicidal ideation 4 , in addition to chronic diseases, including cardiovascular ones, such as acute myocardial infarction and even stroke.…”

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Role of emergency medicine in addressing the health needs of the LGBT+ community

Pereira,

Giovanetti,

Steiner

et al. 2024

JHS

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Discriminatory and unequal service to the LGBTQIA+ community has been an important subject of discussion, despite advances in awareness about sexual minorities. However, challenges still persist when dealing with this population in emergency rooms, compromising adequate care for their health needs. The objective of this study was to analyze the disparity in emergency care for sexual minorities, including delays in the first electrocardiogram for patients with chest pain, different use of invasive and noninvasive treatments, in-hospital care and other variables, and how this affects the diagnosis, care and prognosis of LGBTQIA+ patients. Only articles from clinical trials, prevalence studies, cohort studies, case control and qualitative research were used, which addressed the descriptors researched in literature from the last 5 years (2019 to 2023). Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria adopted for the study, 10 articles were selected for analysis. The results reveal that structural issues negatively impact the health and well-being of these patients, especially in the emergency environment. Furthermore, the LGBTQIA+ community faces difficulties and fears when seeking medical help, leading many to avoid emergency services. This review study expands knowledge on the topic covered and shows the need to correctly train emergency room professionals to promote a practice environment that guarantees adequate care for LGBTQIA+ patients. It is necessary to improve social interactions between health professionals and LGBTQIA+ patients through educational interventions, in order to provide equal care and appropriate to their needs.

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confidence: 99%