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Differences in Family Health History Knowledge Among Bisexual and Lesbian Women

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: PURPOSE: We aimed to determine whether there are differences between sexual minority women and heterosexual women in family health history knowledge. METHODS: . We included women who completed two of six online surveys between 2012 and 2015 (n = 22,410). RESULTS: Compared with heterosexual women, bisexual and lesbian women had consistently greater odds of not knowing their family health history (e.g., odds ratios of 2.59 and 1.56 for breast cancer, respectively). CONCLUSION: To avoid exacerbating existing health disparities, in the era of precision medicine, we must address gaps in knowledge of family health history.

Source: LGBT Health

DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2018.0217

Authors: Megan C. Roberts, Melinda Krakow, Christopher W. Wheldon, Michelle I. Silver

Institution: National Cancer Institute

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funders: Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities