doi:10.1089/heq.2018.0068

Paper Title

Exploring Differences in the Lives and Well-Being of Sexual and Gender Minority Adults Experiencing Homelessness Relative to Their Cisgender Heterosexual Counterparts

Authors

VANESSA R. SCHICK

Laura Witte

Lourence Misedah-Robinson

Frances Isbell

Keywords

homelessness
sexual and gender minority
lgbtq+
mental health
violence
trauma
disparities
marginalization
housing insecurity
stigma
social determinants of health
minority stress
gender identity
sexual orientation
vulnerable populations
risk behaviors
depression
discrimination
sexual assault
kink
sex
fantasy
sadism
role play
bisexual
gay
lesbian
transgender
lgbtq
homeless
jail
health equity
sexual minority
gender minority
identity
erotic
masturbation

Article Type

Research Article

Journal

Health Equity

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DOI

10.1089/heq.2018.0068

Issue

Volume : 3 | Issue : 1 | Page No : 68-72

Published On

March, 2019

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Abstract

Purpose: To better understand the lives and experiences of sexual and gender minority (SGM) adults experiencing homelessness relative to their cisgender heterosexual (non-SGM) counterparts. Methods: A modified time-location sampling strategy was used to reach a diverse sample of individuals with experiences of homelessness. Interviewer or self-administered paper-based surveys were administered to participants on location. Results: SGM and non-SGM participants reported significant differences in the age at which they became homeless, their current housing, and experiences of violence over the past year. SGM participants reported poorer mental health than their non-SGM counterparts. Conclusion: SGM adults may be uniquely impacted by their experiences of homelessness.