Open AccessAddressing the Disproportionate Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Sexual and Gender Minority Populations in the United States: Actions Toward Equity
Author(s) -
Gregory Phillips,
Dylan Felt,
Megan M. Ruprecht,
Xinzi Wang,
Jianren Xu,
Esrea PerezBill,
Rocco M Bagnarol,
Jason Roth,
Caleb W. Curry,
Lauren B. Beach
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
lgbt health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.416
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 2325-8306
pISSN - 2325-8292
DOI - 10.1089/lgbt.2020.0187
Subject(s) - sexual orientation , preparedness , health equity , pandemic , equity (law) , covid-19 , sexual minority , health care , political science , medicine , psychology , economic growth , disease , infectious disease (medical specialty) , social psychology , economics , pathology , law
Sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations may be affected disproportionately by health emergencies such as the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Health professionals must take immediate steps to ensure equitable treatment of SGM populations. These steps are to (1) maintain and increase cultural responsiveness training and preparedness for SGM populations, (2) increase use of sexual orientation and gender identity measures in surveillance, (3) conduct research on the impacts of COVID-19 on SGM populations, and (4) include equity-focused initiatives in disaster preparedness plans. These actions toward equity would begin to allow for our current health system to care more appropriately for SGM populations.