Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on the LGBTQIA+ Community
Journal Title: Public Health Open Access - Year 2021, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community encounter multiple, unique societal and health discrepancies resulting from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic compared to their heterosexual peers. Despite the continuation and expansion of services such as counseling, support meetings, and curbside deliveries of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV medication during the pandemic, limitations of care still exist. This may impact the mental and physical health within the LGBTQIA+ community resulting in poorer health outcomes compared to the general public. Equitable care solutions must be implemented to address these disparities during the COVID-19 and future pandemics.
Authors and Affiliations
Adeel Shoaib , Alliya Shafi , Marvi Dhaliwal , Tapanes DJ , Raju P , Upadhyaya M , Dong V and Nguyen TH
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