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What same sex civil partnerships may mean for health

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: A growing number of countries have introduced a form of marriage or civil partnership registration for same sex couples. Marriage confers health benefits on heterosexual men and women and similar benefits could arise from same sex civil unions. The authors argue that legal and social recognition of same sex relationships may reduce discrimination, increase the stability of same sex relationships, and lead to better physical and mental health for gay and lesbian people.

Source: Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health

DOI: 10.1136/jech.2005.040410

Authors: Michael King, Annie Bartlett

Institutions: The Royal Free Hospital, University College London, St George's Hospital, St George's, University of London

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2012492301