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LGBTQ Youth
LGBTQ Youth
Objectives
What Is Healthy Sexuality?
Case: Joseph
How Does Joseph’s Mother’s
Disclosure Make You Feel?
Confronting Personal Biases
Creating a Safe Space
Display LGBTQ-
Provide support
affirming
resources
materials
Office Culture
• Patient Centered
• Private and/or Confidential
• Cultural Appreciation and Diversity
Office Procedures
What Do the Mother’s Concerns Reveal?
Very little
Sexual Sexual
Attraction Orientation
Paradigm of
Sexuality Sexual
Biological
Sex Behavior
Gender
Identity/
Expression
Spectrum of
Gender and Sex
Female Male
Natal Gender/Anatomy
Female Male
Gender Identity
Feminine Masculine
Gender Expression
Heterosexual Homosexual
Sexual Orientation
Awareness of Gender Identity
At 3 years old
Can label themselves as girl or boy
By age 4
Gender identity is stable
Recognize that gender is constant
Prevalence/Stability of Gender Identity
Data depends on definition, populations, culture
Gender variant 1:500
Transitioned 1:20,000
Development considerations
Many children 5-12 years with gender dysphoria do not
continue to suffer as adolescents
Some identify as homosexual or bisexual
• Natal males: 63% to 100%
• Natal females: 32% to 50%
Prepubertal Children
Gender play
vs
Gender and Sexual Identity
Approaching Gender Identity with
Adolescent Patients
Terminology: What’s in a Name?
Transgender Umbrella
Bi-gendered Cross-dresser
Two-spirit Intersex
Identities and Transition
Transition
Process and time when person goes from living as one
He feels “okay” with this but it makes him sad that his
mother is so upset with him.
Gender Interview Skills
Comprehensive HEEADSSSS
• Is a tool to be used to stimulate dialogue rather than a checklist
• Ask sensitive questions later in the interview
• This may be the time to ask parents to leave the room
• “I ask all my patients the following questions”
• Consider starting at 13 y/o
H: Home
HEADS model allows
E: Education/Employment patient to be validated as a
E: Eating person rather than focusing
A: Activities just on their risks
D: Drugs
S: Sexuality
S: Suicide/depression
S: Safety
S: Spirituality/Strengths*
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Case: Sophia
Definitions of Sexual Attraction
Sexual Attraction Questions
Are you attracted to:
Different sex
Same sex
Both or all sexes
Neither
Not sure yet
Sexual Orientation Defined
Heterosexual—straight
Homosexual—gay, lesbian
Refers to an
individual’s pattern of Bisexual
physical and emotional
arousal toward other Pansexual
people
Queer
Other
Determinants of Sexual Orientation
Sexual orientation is not a “choice”
Most likely determined by combination of influences:
Genetic, hormonal, environmental
More important to focus on
Sexuality, relationships, intimacy is an
expected part of development
How does patient feel about their sexuality?
How does family or community support this aspect of
selfhood?
Awareness of Sexual Orientation
First awareness of homosexual attraction occurred at:
~9 for males
~10 for females
Studies indicate many LGB youth self-identify at age ~16
For some, internal coming-out process does not occur until
later in life
Assessing Sexual Orientation and Same-Sex Behavior
Among Teens
Trends in Assessing LGBT Students
Number of States* Asking About Sexual Orientation Over Time, by Question
10
7
Self Reported Sexual
6
Orientation
5 Gender of Sexual
4 Partners/Contacts
Harrassment Due to Perceived
3
Sexual Orientation
2
0
1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007 2009
gaydata.org 2010
Growing Up Today Study (’97-’03)
1997
N=5,700
83.5
91.3
MN HS 1990s: Another Student Sample
Increase in
35,000 12- to 18-
homosexual
year-olds surveyed in
attraction with
Minnesota
increased age
Case: Sophia
Discuss Sexuality in Clinical Encounters
Due to discrimination and fear, many LGBTQ youth have
difficulty accessing health care
Most LGBTQ youth are “invisible” and often will not raise
issue until asked
Asking about Sexual Attraction
Asking About Sexual Behaviors
Need to be sensitive AND specific
Younger kids
• Have you held hands or cuddled?
• Have you kissed or touched each other’s private parts?
• ……
Older teens
• Have you ever had: oral sex, vaginal sex, anal sex?
• What parts went where?
• Did you put your penis in his/her vagina, butt, or mouth?
• Did you take his/her penis in your vagina, butt, or mouth?
Avoid Assumptions
Don’t assume:
Patients are heterosexual
Bisexuality is a phase
Sexual orientation based on gender of partner
Sexual orientation or gender identity based on appearance
Sexual orientation or gender identity is the same as last visit
LGBTQ patients are engaging in risky behavior
LGBTQ patients have unsupportive families
Barriers to Care: Medical Training
Most medical schools neglect LGBT issues
Barriers to Care: Provider Attitude
Lambda Legal survey through partner organizations, 4,916
LGB respondents, 2009
Almost 8% of LGB and 27% of transgender and gender
nonconforming reported being denied care because of their
identity/orientation
11% reported that providers refused to touch them or used
excessive precautions
Transgender and gender-nonconforming respondents
reported facing discrimination and barriers to care 2-3 times
more frequently than LGB respondents
Patient “Coming Out”—What Next?
Coming Out—LGB Youth
Sexual minority youth are coming out at younger ages
Human Rights Campaign
• 10,000 13- to 17-year-olds in 2012
Awareness of same-sex attraction is age 9
Disclosure is at age 16 years*
Each youth has unique experience
Time in development
Exploration
Risk taking
Added support
LGBT Teens Who Are “Out”
To close Friends
To classmates
At school 61%
To immediate family 56%
To teachers
To sport coaches
To Minister/Clergy 5%
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Possible Negative Outcomes
of “Coming Out”
HEADSSS Screen for…
Family discord and rejection
Religious condemnation
Runaway, homelessness
School, peer, work problems
Social stigma
Isolation
Victimization & physical violence
Risk-taking
Sex behaviors
Drug use
Depression, suicide
LGB Prevalence (YRBS 2001–2009)
Number in
Sexual
Percentage Median Pediatric
Identity
Practice*
Age of
Presentation 14.8 (4–20) 15.2 (6–20) 14.3 (4–20)
Social and Family Context
Barriers to LBBTQ-Sensitive
Adolescent Health Care
Homophobia as a Barrier to Health Care
Relationship between Homophobia/Transphobia and
Health Outcomes
Impact of
homophobia/ * Internalizing effects
transphobia of homophobia/
transphobia
Decreased
*
access to
* * *Where culturally
competent medical
competent and mental health
Poor health and
health services care can be a
psychological mitigating factor
outcomes
5. O’Hanlan, et al (1997)
Impact of Homophobia/Transphobia: Social
and Family Context
6. Maslow (1970)
Effects of Homophobia
Risk-taking behavior
Suicidality
Substance Abuse
LGBTQ youth are more
In the last 30 days, LGBTQ
likely to have used
youth are more likely to
substances
have used:
before the age of 13:
Tobacco Tobacco
59.3% vs. 35.2% 47.9% vs. 23.4%
Alcohol Alcohol
89.4% vs. 52.8% 59.1% vs. 30.4%
Cocaine Cocaine
25.3% vs. 2.7% 17.3% vs. 1.2%
Mental Health
Homelessness
Safety and Victimization at School
Absenteeism
(Missing class/school days)
Internalizing effects of homophobia/
Impact of homophobia/ transphobia
transphobia • Stigma • (Resiliency)
• Shame • (Better coping
• Isolation strategies)
*
• Trauma/violence
• Discrimination • Stress
• Rejection • Depression
• Lack of civil rights • Anxiety
• Low self-esteem
*
Decreased access
to competent
* *
health services Poor health outcomes
• No screening
• Low compliance
• Present late in disease
• Unsafe sex
* Where culturally Poor psychological outcomes
competent medical and • Suicide • Substance use
mental health care can be a • Unsafe sex • Eating disorders
mitigating factor
Mitigating Factors
Effects of discrimination are mediated by available social
support, development stage of youth, and other personal
characteristics
Family/ friend support
• Youth who experience severe family rejection are 8 times
more likely to attempt suicide
Support in schools
• Presence of Gay-Straight Alliances, curriculum inclusive of
LGBT issues, and supportive staff in schools linked to
healthier outcomes
Resilience of LGBTQ Youth
Hope Remains
Three-quarters (77%) of LGBT youth say they know
things will get better
“This is me, this is how I was born, and I’m happy with it”
Case: Sophia Continued
Bisexual and Lesbian Women: Greater Risk
for Negative Health Outcomes
Data source (2006-2010 NSFG): Self-identified bisexual,
lesbian, and heterosexual women aged 15-20
WSW STI Risk
Increased Risk
• Trichomonas
• HPV
• Bacterial vaginosis
• HIV
CDC 2010 Guidelines for WSW
Routine age appropriate screening guidelines
Pap
Chlamydia screening
Contraceptive Use
Young women who identified themselves as “unsure” of
their sexual orientation are:
Almost twice as likely to report no contraceptive use at last
sex
Pregnancy Risk
Sophia: Case Wrap Up
Case: Martin
Michael is 16 years old at office for sports physical
He reports exercising, not using drugs, religion as
important aspects of his role as a student and athlete
His mom confirms he is an exemplary student and star
athlete
When you ask him about having a
girlfriend, he says he has never.
Skill: Avoiding Assumptions
Definitions of Sexual Behavior
Sexual Behavior Questions
Framing the question
Developmentally appropriate
To counsel and advise not judge!
There are many ways of being sexual or intimate with
another person: kissing, hugging, touching, having oral
sex, anal sex, or vaginal sex.
Have you ever had any of these
experiences?
Which ones?
With males, females, or both?
LGB Youth Sexual Behaviors
Female Sexual Activity, Same-Sex Partners
2006–2008 National Survey of Family Growth
100.00%
90.00%
80.00%
70.00%
60.00%
Any sexual experience
50.00%
**
40.00%
30.00%
Any Oral Sex
20.00%
10.30% 11.90% 9.30%
10.00% 5.40%
0.00%
30% Any Oral or Anal Sex Any Oral Sex Any Anal Sex
25%
20%
15%
10%
5% 3.90% 3.70%
1.70% 1.30% 1.10% 1.50%
0%
15-17 years 18-19 years
Case: Martin
Discuss Healthy Relationships
What does a healthy relationship look like to YOU?
Is your partner
Are you ready
trustworthy
for sex? & caring?
Who makes the decisions
about when to have sex?
STI
prevention? Contraception?
STI Prevention Counseling
Cover it up!!
Condom use
With insertive or receptive sex
Rectum, vagina, mouth
Sex toys
Do not share insertive sex toys without a condom
Wash sex toys after each use
Dental dam use with oral sex
YMSM Condom Use
Counseling About Condom Use
Explore why or why not
Withhold judgment
Respect concerns
Listen to concerns of discomfort or sizing issues
Offer a wide range of condoms including larger sizes and
different colors
CDC 2010 Guidelines for MSM
Routine laboratory screening for common STDs is
indicated for all sexually active MSM. The following
screening tests should be performed at least annually for
sexually active MSM:
HIV
Syphilis
Test at anatomic sites of exposure:
Urethral test with N. gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis
Rectal infection with N. gonorrhoeae and C. trachomatis
Pharyngeal infection with N. gonorrhoeae
Rectal/Pharyngeal
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
• Nucleic acid based testing (NAAT) is most sensitive at
detecting both Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
• CDC recommends as first-line for testing urine,
cervical, and urethral specimens
• Not FDA approved for rectal or oropharyngeal swabs
but still recommended by CDC as first-line
• individual labs have established performance
specifications, allowing results to be used for clinical
management
• HPV oral
• Anal pap cancer
Cases: Wrap-Up
support
Review of Objectives
Can you:
Specialized Health Services
Hasbro Children’s Hospital (Providence)—
www.hasbrochildrenshospital.org
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles—http://www.chla.org
BC Childrens Hospital (Vancouver)—www.bchildrens.ca
Howard Brown Health Center (Chicago)—
www.howardbrown.org/hb_services.asp?id=37
Mazzoni Center (Philadelphia)—mazzonicenter.org
Whitman Walker Clinic (Washington, DC)—www.wwc.org
Fenway Institute (Boston)—www.fenwayhealth.org
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center (New York)—
www.callen-lorde.org
Family Support Resources
www.pflag.org—Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Provider Resources and Organizational Partners
Provider Resources and Organizational Partners
www.guttmacher.org—Guttmacher Institute
Provider Resources and Organizational Partners
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