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The colours of the rainbow: an exploratory quantitative analysis of identity affirmation among sexual and gender minority people of colour in North America

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Thesis type
(Thesis) M.P.H.
Date created
2023-12-12
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Abstract
Experiences of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression change efforts (SOGIECE) among sexual and gender minority people of colour (SGM-POC) have not been adequately described. A non-probabilistic cross-sectional sample of youth aged 15-29 in Canada and the United States (US) was recruited online during March-August 2022. 7,889 participants were recruited, including White (n=6,287), Asian (n=532), Black (n=207), Hispanic (n=168), Middle Eastern (n=36), and multi-racial (n=651) respondents. Prevalence of SOGIECE (70-85%) and pressure to be cisgender and/or heterosexual (81-90%) were high, with no significant differences between subgroups. Family events were the least reported safe setting in which to be out (0-16%), especially for Asian (p<0.001) and Black (p=0.011) respondents. SGM-POC reported family members as supportive less frequently than White respondents. Priests/religious leaders (6-16%) and other members of a religious group (11-17%) were the least reported source of support. These findings provide guidance for targeted public health efforts.
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50 pages.
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etd22838
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Thesis advisor: Salway, Travis
Language
English
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