Social justice considerations for lesbian and bisexual women's health care.
Lesbian and bisexual women share much with heterosexual women such as the desire to parent and the risk for partner violence. However, these women have unique risks associated with heavy alcohol use, smoking, obesity, and nulliparity. As nurses become increasingly aware of the need for social justice advocacy for marginalized groups, they are in a good position to advocate for lesbian and bisexual women and to bring visibility to their poor treatment in the health care setting.
Weisz
Virginia K
VK
Radford University School of Nursing, University of North Carolina Greensboro, Bent Mountain, VA 24059, USA. vweisz@rev.net
D001727:Bisexuality / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D054625:Healthcare Disparities / Q000458:organization & administration; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D016294:Models, Nursing; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology; D010344:Patient Advocacy; D011287:Prejudice; D012307:Risk Factors; D012935:Social Justice; D013179:Spouse Abuse; D035862:Vulnerable Populations; D016387:Women's Health