title: The South Carolina LGBT needs assessment: a descriptive overview.
abstract: Limited quantitative information exists about the demographics and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in South Carolina, a predominately rural Southern state. Responses to a needs assessment survey (n = 715) were analyzed to understand the diversity and needs of members of the LGBT community in SC. The purpose was to inform future programming and guide the development of a more comprehensive portfolio of services to be offered by a local LGBT community center. Findings suggest that a diverse LGBT community exists in SC and needs include increased programming for community members as well as efforts to provide policy-level support and increased acceptability and understanding of LGBT persons in South Carolina.
authors.affiliation: a School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation , University of Nebraska at Omaha , Omaha , Nebraska , USA.
authors.forename: Jason D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Coleman
authors.forename: Jay A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Irwin
authors.forename: Ryan C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Henry C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001727:Bisexuality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005260:Female; D006716:Homosexuality / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D018452:Homosexuality, Female / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000458:organization & administration; D013022:South Carolina / Q000453:epidemiology; D063106:Transgender Persons / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: bisexual; community needs; gay; lesbian; needs assessment; transgender