Perceived Stigma, Discrimination, and Disclosure of Sexual Orientation Among a Sample of Lesbian Veterans Receiving Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

KM, Mattocks; JC, Sullivan; C, Bertrand; RL, Kinney; MD, Sherman; C, Gustason

doi:10.1089/lgbt.2014.0131

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Perceived Stigma, Discrimination, and Disclosure of Sexual Orientation Among a Sample of Lesbian Veterans Receiving Care in the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Authors:

Mattocks KM

Sullivan JC

Bertrand C

Abstract

Purpose Many lesbian women experience stigma and discrimination from their healthcare providers as a result of their sexual orientation. Additionally, others avoid disclosure of their sexual orientation to their providers for fear of mistreatment. With the increasing number of lesbian, gay, bisexual...

Subject

Access To Care

Sexual Orientation

Lesbian

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