LGBTQ Health Research

<p><b>The first book focused entirely on the growing field of LGBTQ health research this volume provides the necessary public health tools to teach about and study LGBTQ populations effectively.</b></p><p>Over the last 30 years the health needs of lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer Americans have become increasingly recognized in particular for the ways in which they are distinct from those typically assessed and addressed in society. Universities and researchers are paying greater attention to LGBTQ public health issues and how they might adapt existing methods to research marginalized communities but--until now--there has been no authoritative resource to guide their education or practice. Developed for graduate students in public health and health sciences--but perfect for anyone interested in this topic--this book will fill that gap and provide the necessary public health tools to teach about and study LGBTQ populations effectively. </p><p>Divided into three sections and edited by top scholars <i>LGBTQ Health Research</i> explains research methods important to descriptive epidemiology that are needed to document health disparities among LGBTQ populations. The book also examines research methods that help explain the driving forces of these disparities. Focusing on real-world experience in developing and testing interventions to mitigate health disparities in LGBTQ populations it also breaks down issues that challenge the direct application of standard research methods with these communities including those related to sampling measurement choice of theoretical variables to explain the distribution of health and illness cultural competence in intervention design and community participation.</p><p>Promoting the creation and diffusion of effective interventions the book takes a holistic approach to address longstanding research gaps regarding important marginalized communities. It also documents profound health disparities in many LBGTQ populations across a wide range of health conditions and explains why future development of the field must be based on inclusive science and rigorous research methods. <i>LGBTQ Health Research</i> is an essential textbook for any courses that deal with the intersection of marginalization health sexuality and gender.</p><p>Contributors: José A. Bauermeister Chris Beyrer Kerith Conron Brian Dodge Rita Dwan Stephen L. Forssell Peter Gamache Gary W. Harper Mark L. Hatzenbuehler Colleen Hoff Carl Latkin Ilan H. Meyer Robin Lin Miller Angulique Y. Outlaw Christopher Owens Tonia Poteat Erin Riley Joshua Rosenberger Ayden I. Scheim Shauna Stahlman Randall Sell Ron Stall Rob Stephenson Rachel Strecher Ryan C. Tingler Karin E. Tobin Ronald O. Valdiserri and Richard J. Wolitski</p>