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Author:   R. K. Devlin (Independent Scholar, USA)
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint:   Bloomsbury Academic
Dimensions:   Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 23.80cm
Weight:   0.816kg
ISBN:  

9781440880315

ISBN 10:   144088031
Pages:   392
Publication Date:   06 February 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Primary & secondary/elementary & high school ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

PREFACE CHRONOLOGY 1. ISSUES AFFECTING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE Historical Context Current Status Minority Stress Societal Disapproval Familial Rejection and Neglect Religious Persecution Harassment, Bullying, and Verbal Abuse Physical and Sexual Assault School and Workplace Discrimination Education Employment Microaggressions and Unfair Treatment Barriers Affecting Access to Healthcare Medical Provider Intimidation Insufficient Number of LGBTQ+-Competent Providers Increased Strain on Existing LGBTQ+ Providers Lack of Insurance Coverage and Cost Issues Other Barriers to Access Homelessness Part-Time Employment or Unemployment Poverty Transportation Future Considerations Educational and Workplace Reform Revised Healthcare Institution Policies and Procedures Targeted Healthcare Provider and Staff Education Ongoing Advocacy and Legislative Action Expanded Public Health Initiatives Inclusive Scientific Research IN THEIR WORDS: We Are Enough by Lex Meelker M.D. 2. TRANSGENDER AND GENDER-DIVERSE HEALTHCARE Historical Context Current Status Gender Minority Stress Societal Disapproval Familial Rejection and Neglect Religious Persecution Harassment, Bullying, and Verbal Abuse Physical and Sexual Assault School and Workplace Discrimination Education Employment Microaggressions and Unfair Treatment Barriers Affecting Access to Healthcare Insufficient Legal and Political Protections Missing or Inaccurate Identity Documents Lack of Insurance Coverage or Cost Issues Provider Ignorance and Harassment Specific Health Disparities Bone Disease Cancer Cardiovascular Disease Diabetes Effects of Emotional, Physical, and Sexual Violence Mental Health Sexually Transmitted Infections Substance Misuse and Abuse Gender-Affirming Treatments Nonsurgical Medical Treatments Surgical Interventions Male-to-Female Female-to-Male Future Considerations Educational and Workplace Reform Revised Healthcare Institution Policies and Procedures Targeted Healthcare Provider and Staff Education Ongoing Advocacy and Legislative Action Expanded Public Health Initiatives Inclusive Scientific Research IN THEIR WORDS: The Consequences of Inadequate Data Collection for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity by Dr. Jay Knight 3. HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV) AND ACQUIRED IMMUNODEFICIENCY SYNDROME (AIDS) Historical Context Current Status Disease Process Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Screening Prevention of HIV Infection Risk-Reduction Counseling and Harm-Reduction Interventions Condom Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Circumcision Targeted Screening of Pregnant Women Treatment of STIs and Opioid Addiction Future Considerations Early Diagnosis and Detection of Clusters Rapid and Effective Treatment Improved Health Outcomes and Reduced Health Disparities Ongoing Prevention Strategies IN THEIR WORDS: Getting Clean While HIV Positive by Charles Lisée 4. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AND OTHER INFECTIOUS DISEASES Sexual Health Common Sexually Transmitted Infections Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Syphilis Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Trichomoniasis Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chancroid Granuloma Inguinale Mycoplasma genitalium Public Lice Other Infectious Diseases Bacterial Vaginosis Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Hepatitis A Virus (HAV) Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Meningococcal Disease Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Mpox Virus Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Shigella Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Tuberculosis Transmission Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment Prevention of STIs and Other Infectious Diseases Screening for Infection Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Hepatitis A Virus Hepatitis B Virus Hepatitis C Virus Herpes Simplex Virus Human Papilloma Virus Syphilis Trichomoniasis Tuberculosis Behavior Education and Counseling Condom Use Hygienic Practices Pre-Exposure Antimicrobial Prophylaxis and Vaccination Hepatitis A Virus Hepatitis B Virus Human Papilloma Virus Meningococcal Disease Mpox Virus Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Adequate Identification and Treatment for Sex Partners Future Considerations Revised Sexual Health Paradigm Consistent and Correct Condom Use Compliance with Vaccination and Doxy-PEP Web-Based Prevention Programs IN THEIR WORDS: How I Found a Healthcare Provider Who Is An LGBTQ+ Ally by Paul Wright 5. CHRONIC DISEASES AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS Chronic Diseases Cancer Diabetes Heart Disease and Stroke Depression and Anxiety Overweight and Obesity Eating Disorders Substance Use Disorders Alcohol Cannabis Hallucinogens Inhalants Opioids Sedative-Hypnotics and Anxiolytics Stimulants Tobacco Use and Vaping Cancer Childhood Illnesses Diabetes Heart Disease and Stroke Lung Disease Pregnancy Complications Future Considerations IN THEIR WORDS: March 28, 2019 by Zoey Ann O’Brien 6. LEGAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES AFFECTING LGBTQ+ HEALTHCARE Previous Court Cases of Significance One, Inc. v. Olesen U.S. Supreme Court Case Rover v. Evans U.S. Supreme Court Case Lawrence v. Texas U.S. Supreme Court Case Howard v. Child Welfare Agency Review Board Court Case Schroer v. Library of Congress Court Case United States v. Windsor U.S. Supreme Court Case Obergefell v. Hodges U.S. Supreme Court Case Bostock v. Clayton County U.S. Supreme Court Case Federal Legislation of Significance Existing Federal Legislation Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) Pending Federal Legislation Customer Non-Discrimination Act Do No Harm Act Equality Act Fair and Equal Housing Act FAMILY Act Health Equity and Accountability Act Healthy Families Act Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Lower Costs, More Transparency Act PrEP Access and Coverage Act Real Education and Access for Healthy Youth Act REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act Safe Schools Improvement Act Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act State Legislation of Concern Healthcare Policies Identity Documentation Misuse of Nondiscrimination and Public Accommodation Laws School and Education Free Speech and Expression Other Anti-LGBTQ+ Rights Municipal Legislation and Policies Future Considerations Advocating Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation Maximizing Public Health Measures Promoting Inclusion and Diversity on School Boards IN THEIR WORDS: Keeping My Family Happy and Healthy by Regina Gort 7. EFFECTS OF GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ON LGBTQ+ AMERICANS Universal Healthcare Historical Context Arguments in Favor of Universal Healthcare Arguments Against Universal Healthcare Political and Theological Divide Medical Tourism Reasons for Medical Tourism Exorbitant Costs Long Patient Waiting Lists and Times Lack of Culturally Sensitive Care Unavailable or Unapproved Medications or Treatments Types of Medical Tourism Risks and Complications of Medical Tourism Future Considerations Advocacy for Universal Health Coverage Considerations for Traveling Abroad IN THEIR WORDS: Written on the Stars by Leo Bancroft 8. EFFECTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON LGBTQ+ HEALTHCARE Historical Context Negative Impact on LGBTQ+ Health and Well-Being Disparities in Health Governmental Targeting Social Distancing and Isolation Education and Employment Education Employment Access to Healthcare Sexual Health Long COVID and Other Post-COVID Health Problems Future Considerations Pandemic Preparedness Health and Healthcare System Disparities Long COVID and Other Post-COVID Conditions DIRECTORY OF RESOURCES GLOSSARY ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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This is an excellent resource for high-school, community-college, and allied health students. It would also be a good addition to public- and consumer-health-library collections. * Booklist *

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R.K. Devlin is an independent scholar in the USA. She holds a BS in exercise physiology, an MBS in biomechanics, and an MD with specialization in infectious diseases. She is the editor of Exercise and Physical Activity: From Health Benefits to Fitness Crazes (Greenwood, 2022) and the author of What You Need to Know About the Flu: Inside Diseases and Disorders (Greenwood, 2020) and Influenza: Biographies of Disease (Greenwood, 2008). She has also owned an independent bookstore, founded a literary nonprofit, and published numerous articles, blogs, and book reviews for various online and print publications.

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