Double Stigma in Portuguese Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults: A Study of Health Status.
J Sex Marital Ther
; 49(8): 886-901, 2023.
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The double stigma-sexual stigma and ageism-can affect the health status of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) older adults, but little is known about this topic in Portugal and internationally. The aim of this study was to assess the health status and the prevalence of chronic diseases of Portuguese LGB older adults, as well as to assess the relationship between double stigma and health status. A sample of 280 Portuguese LGB older adults completed a chronic disease questionnaire, the Homosexuality-Related Stigma Scale, the Ambivalent Ageism Scale, and the SF-12 Short Form Health Survey. A structural equation model was performed using the double stigma variables as independent variables and health status as outcome. The mental health status of Portuguese LGB older adults was lower when compared to people from studies from more than 10 countries. Higher sexual self-stigma, sexual enacted stigma related to health care, and benevolent ageism significantly explained the worse general health status. The double stigma significantly affects the health status of these older adults in a profile of internalization of sexual stigma and benevolent age discrimination, and not necessarily by a hostile/aggressive profile. More research is needed on the double stigma.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Homosexualidad Femenina
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Minorías Sexuales y de Género
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspecto:
Patient_preference
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Europa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Sex Marital Ther
Año:
2023
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Portugal
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido