A Systematic Literature Review of the Impact of COVID-19 on the Health of LGBTQIA+ Older Adults : Identification of Risk and Protective Health Factors and Development of a Model of Health and Disease

It is important to understand the differential impact of COVID-19 on the health of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and people with other sexual orientations and forms of gender expression (LGBTQIA+). The objective of this study is to systematically review the impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQIA+ older adults' health including risk and protective factors. We reviewed a total of 167 records including LGBTQIA+ older adults published since 2019. Two independent reviewers screened titles and abstracts and extracted information of 21 full-text records meeting inclusion criteria using COVIDENCE software. The results show that the negative health consequences are exacerbated by personal risk (e.g., perceived homo/transphobia and ageism in LGBTQIA+ communities) and environmental factors (e.g., heterosexism within health services). The negative impact seems to be reduced by personal protective (e.g., resilience, spirituality, and hobbies) and environmental factors (e.g., technology use to increase social participation and social rituals). In conclusion, the health of LGBTQIA+ older adults has been disproportionately affected during the pandemic associated to the latest coronavirus (COVID-19). The experiences of LGBTQIA+ older adults during the pandemic are integrated in a Model of Health and Disease for LGBTQIA+ older adults. Specific strategies to promote health and well-being in this community are provided.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:71

Enthalten in:

Journal of homosexuality - 71(2024), 5 vom: 15. Apr., Seite 1297-1331

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Moreno, Alexander [VerfasserIn]
Belhouari, Salima [VerfasserIn]
Dussault, Alexane [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Ability
Ableism
Ageism
Aging
COVID-19
Coronavirus
Disability
Health and disease model
Health disparities
Homonegativity
Homophobia
Journal Article
LGBT health
LGBTQIA+
Older adults
Pandemic
Protective factor
Risk factor
Senior
Systematic Review
Systematic review
Transphobia

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 08.03.2024

Date Revised 01.04.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/00918369.2023.2169851

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM353600350