Celenkosini Nxumalo, Zamasomi Prudence Busisiwe Luvuno, Hlolisile Wilbroda Chiya, Silingene Joyce Ngcobo, Deshini Naidoo, Sophia Zamudio-Haas, Orlando Harris
BACKGROUND: Literature suggests that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer and Allied (LGBTQIA+) individuals encounter challenges with access and engagement with health services. Studies have reported that LGBTQIA+ individuals' experiences stigma, discrimination and health workers' micro aggression when accessing healthcare. There is compelling evidence to suggest that the LGBTQIA+ community are faced with disproportionate rates of HIV infection, mental health disorders, substance abuse and other non-communicable diseases...
January 24, 2024: JMIR Research Protocols