RESUMEN

Limited quantitative information exists about the demographics and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in South Carolina, a predominately rural Southern state. Responses to a needs assessment survey (n = 715) were analyzed to understand the diversity and needs of members of the LGBT community in SC. The purpose was to inform future programming and guide the development of a more comprehensive portfolio of services to be offered by a local LGBT community center. Findings suggest that a diverse LGBT community exists in SC and needs include increased programming for community members as well as efforts to provide policy-level support and increased acceptability and understanding of LGBT persons in South Carolina.

Asunto(s)

Homosexualidad/estadística & datos numéricos , Evaluación de Necesidades , Adolescente , Adulto , Anciano , Bisexualidad/estadística & datos numéricos , Servicios de Salud Comunitaria/estadística & datos numéricos , Servicios de Salud Comunitaria/provisión & distribución , Femenino , Homosexualidad Femenina/estadística & datos numéricos , Homosexualidad Masculina/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Evaluación de Necesidades/organización & administración , South Carolina/epidemiología , Personas Transgénero/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto Joven