Impact of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic on the LGBTQIA+ Community

Authors: Adeel Shoaib, Alliya Shafi, Marvi Dhaliwal, Tapanes DJ*, Raju P, Upadhyaya M, Dong V and Nguyen TH

DOI: 10.23880/phoa-16000191

Volume 5, Issue 2

Abstract

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) community encounter multiple, unique societal and health discrepancies resulting from the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic compared to their heterosexual peers. Despite the continuation and expansion of services such as counseling, support meetings, and curbside deliveries of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV medication during the pandemic, limitations of care still exist. This may impact the mental and physical health within the LGBTQIA+ community resulting in poorer health outcomes compared to the general public. Equitable care solutions must be implemented to address these disparities during the COVID-19 and future pandemics.

Keywords: Sexual and Gender Minorities; COVID-19; Public Health

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