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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgendered, Homosexual
- Materials at the NMSU Library
- Advocacy for Women’s Health Includes Lesbian Health
- Draft of an article which later appeared in Journal of Women's Health
(v.13, no.2, 2004). Written by a lesbian doctor. Last site visit: 12/2008.
- GayHealth
- This commercial site has corporate sponsors, advertisements, and an
online store. According to the "who we are" statement, this is "the
first health and wellness site dedicated to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgendered men and women. Staffed by professionals from within [the
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered] community, the site provides
easy access to accurate, current and vital health information." Targeted
to the consumer, content is divided into eight sections, including news,
sex, drugs, emotions, general health, image, food & fitness, and society.
Sections feature 100-500 word signed articles with author's credentials
provided, and links to past articles are also provided. The Care
Network section can link you up with health care providers and clinics,
while the Provider's Forum is a place for health care professionals
to list their services and chat among themselves; the latter requires
registration. Graphics and user surveys make the site fun, and if you
can not find an article on your topic, try the site's search engine.
Other great features of the site include the option to deselect the
"explicit mode" and the ability to submit questions to online doctors.
Privacy is assured, and a secure mode is optional. Last site visit:
12/2008
- Health Concerns of Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgendered and Intersexual People
- A one hour, online video in "The McGann Series on Women and Health, presents a
talk by Kate O'Hanlan, specialist in gynecological oncology, surgery and endoscopy.
Last site visit: 12/2008
- Healthy People 2010 Companion Document for LGBT Health
- Prepared by Gay and Lesbian Medical Association as a supplement to a national health
survey, the report covers a variety of diseases such as cancer and AIDS/HIV and topics ranging
from tobacco use to violence prevention. A large pdf file. Last site visit: 12/2008
- lesbianSTD
- A project by doctors at the University of Washington "to provide information and
resources regarding sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases in women
who have sex with women and to further our collective knowledge about lesbian STDs
through research." Check out the study data link and various other areas for articles,
surveys, a question/answer section, and lots of other information.
Last site visit: 12/2008
- Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Female Elders
- A 2007 factsheet from the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force. Last site visit: 12/2008
- Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health: Findings and Concerns
- An extensive report conducted by the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association
and Columbia University "This report summarizes existing research and
discusses the health of lesbian, gay male, bisexual and transgender
(LGBT) individuals. This grouping includes diverse and varied populations
that often share little more than society's stigma and prejudice. Stigma,
however, as well as a range of other social and cultural factors, are
forces that impact both the health of LGBT people and the ability of
health care providers to care for them in myriad ways. The paper is
a work in progress...." Also appeared in Volume 4, Number 3 - October,
2000 of the Journal of the Gay and Lesbian Medical Association.
Available in PDF format. Last site visit: 12/2008.
- Lesbian
Health: Current Assessment and Directions for the Future
- An U.S. government funded project conducted by The Institute of Medicine
of the National Academy of Sciences. Based on a workshop held in Oct.
1997, only the executive summary is included here. Added: 9/2003. Last
site visit: 12/2008.
- LGBTHealthChannel
- This commercial site offers a non-scholarly introduction to LGBT health
issues. Visitors can participate in discussion forums and e-mail questions
to a doctor. The bookstore is simply a link to a online bookstore and
offers no recommended reading or title suggestions. Likewise the M.D.
Locator feature is just links to GLBT medical associations. Geared to
consumers this site is not recommended for the serious researcher.
Last site visit: 12/2008.
- Not
All Your Patients are Straight
- A 1998 article from the Canadian Medical Association Journal.
The author provides several examples and an analysis of health care
providers' assumptions regarding patient sexuality, and how the assumptions
impact subsequent care, or lack of care. Last site visit: 12/2008.
- Sexual Orientation Fact Center
- Created by a psychology professor at the University of California at Davis
this fun looking site contains links and articles related to science, education,
and policy as these apply to sexual orientation. Last site visit: 12/2008.
- Scientists
and AIDS Research: A Gay Perspective
- A short article from 1996 issued by the National Organization of Gay
and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals. Last site visit:
12/2008
- SoundBody
- A unique collection of audio broadcasts regarding a variety of GLBT
health issues. Your computer must be equipped for sound. Last site visit: 12/2008.
National Organizations:
- American
Psychological Association Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Concerns Office
- Contains an extensive amount of information regarding development
of sexual orientation and psychological health. Includes guides for
educators, information regarding "reparative therapy" and "transformational
ministry, therapeutic guidelines for mental health practitioners,
articles, and bibliographies. Highly recommended for mental health
professionals. Last site visit: 12/2008.
- Gay and Lesbian Medical
Association
- Sponsors a number of research programs, conferences, and publications.
See the "News" section for up-to-date information. Last site visit: 12/2008.
- Lesbian
and Gay Aging Issues Network (LGAIN)
- A constituent group of the American Society on Aging LGAIN "works
to raise awareness about the concerns of LGBT elders and about the
unique barriers they encounter in gaining access to housing, healthcare,
long-term care and other needed services." Check out the annotated
guide to Internet resources, as well as a list of recommended books
videos and other resources. Last site visit: 12/2008.
- Lesbian,
Gay and Bisexual People in Medicine (LGBPM)
- Includes a Human Sexuality Classroom Exercise, information and general
information about GLBT health issues from a medical perspective. A
sub-group within the American Medical Students Association. Last site
visit: 12/2008.
- Lesbian,
Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered Health Science Librarians
- This sub-group of the Medical Library Association provides a collection
of links. Last site visit: 12/2008
- National Organization
of Gay & Lesbian Scientists & Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP)
- NOGLSTP "educates [the scientific] community about scientific matters
that directly affect [GLBT]lifestyles or health." An affiliate group
of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Last site
visit: 12/2008
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