Health Outcomes in Sexual Minority Cancer Survivors
Author Information
Author(s): Maria Brown, Jane McElroy
Primary Institution: Syracuse University
Hypothesis
Do sexual minority cancer survivors experience worse health outcomes compared to non-sexual minority cancer survivors?
Conclusion
Sexual minority cancer survivors report more chronic conditions and mental health issues than their non-sexual minority counterparts.
Supporting Evidence
- Sexual minority males aged 45-64 reported an average of 1.67 chronic conditions compared to 1.03 for non-sexual minority males.
- Sexual minority females aged 45-64 reported 52.9% experiencing depressive disorders compared to 36.5% of non-sexual minority females.
- Sexual minority cancer survivors had greater odds of poor health and multiple chronic conditions.
Takeaway
This study found that LGBTQ+ cancer survivors tend to have more health problems than other cancer survivors.
Methodology
The study analyzed public-use data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System using a propensity-score matched sample.
Limitations
The study is cross-sectional and exploratory, which limits causal inferences.
Participant Demographics
Middle-aged and older sexual minority cancer survivors.
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