A COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY APPROACH TO BUILDING ALLIANCE WITH LGBTQ2S+ OLDER ADULTS
2024

Building Alliance with LGBTQ2S+ Older Adults

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Author Information

Author(s): McCoy Megan

Primary Institution: Northern Arizona University

Hypothesis

How can community-based participatory research improve the experiences of LGBTQ2S+ older adults in accessing services?

Conclusion

The study highlights the importance of community-based participatory research in supporting LGBTQ2S+ older adults and improving their access to inclusive services.

Supporting Evidence

  • LGBTQ+ older adults often fear accessing healthcare and support services.
  • Community-based participatory research can help address the needs of historically silenced communities.

Takeaway

This study shows that working together with LGBTQ2S+ older adults can help make sure they have the support and services they need.

Methodology

Community-based participatory research (CBPR) was used to engage LGBTQ2S+ older adults and assess community needs.

Participant Demographics

LGBTQ2S+ older adults in Arizona.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1093/geroni/igae098.1208

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