Network of the National Library of Medicine New England Region (NNLM NER) Repository
UMMS Affiliation
Network of the National Library of Medicine, New England Region; Lamar Soutter Library
Publication Date
2020-05-28
Document Type
Presentation
Contract Cycle
2016-2021
Disciplines
Library and Information Science | Public Health
Abstract
LGBTQ+ individuals face barriers in accessing healthcare as a result of discrimination, misunderstanding, and fear. Consequently, many LGBTQ+ individuals do not regularly access appropriate and timely care. Our goal is to create welcoming, safe and informed spaces for LGBTQ+ individuals to reliably access the information and the care that they need. This session explores the health information needs of the LGBTQ+ community and the benefits of LGBTQ+ focused cultural competency/humility. We will identify electronic, print, and other resources for building quality LGBTQ+ health information collections and reference materials. We will discuss ideas for outreach strategies to the LGBTQ+ community.
Keywords
LGBTQ+, health disparities, consumer health
Rights and Permissions
Copyright 2020 Malachowski
DOI of Published Version
10.13028/9nm4-xa11
Journal/Book/Conference Title
2020 Connecticut Library Association Virtual Conference
Repository Citation
Malachowski MG. (2020). Improving the Health, Safety, and Well-being of LGBTQ+ Populations. Network of the National Library of Medicine New England Region (NNLM NER) Repository. https://doi.org/10.13028/9nm4-xa11. Retrieved from https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/ner/88