Experiences of LGBTI+ individuals in accessing right to health; a survey study from Turkey

In Turkey, LGBTI+s is experiencing discrimination in all areas of their lives. We aimed to determine the problems experienced by LGBTI+s living in Turkey in accessing their right to health. An online questionnaire containing 37 open-ended and multiple-choice questions about respondent's demogra...

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Veröffentlicht in:African health sciences 2022-12, Vol.22 (4), p.325-333
Hauptverfasser: Gunbegi, Meltem, Uygul, Elif Sazak, Turla, Ahmet, Aydin, Berna
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:In Turkey, LGBTI+s is experiencing discrimination in all areas of their lives. We aimed to determine the problems experienced by LGBTI+s living in Turkey in accessing their right to health. An online questionnaire containing 37 open-ended and multiple-choice questions about respondent's demographic characteristics, experiences in accessing and receiving health services was prepared. Between October 2018 and December 2019, the survey was disseminated via social media platforms and sent to LGBTI+ friendly institutions. 81 people responded to the survey. 43.2% had at least one chronic disease. Participants stated that 44.5% of them go to a health institution
ISSN:1680-6905
1729-0503
DOI:10.4314/ahs.v22i4.38