Lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) women and men have a higher risk of lung cancer, according to a new study of data from UK Biobank. The new analysis showed that women who have sex with women, and men who have sex with men are about twice as likely as people in the wider population to […]
GP survey reveals health and healthcare inequalities of trans and non-binary adults
Trans and non-binary adults are more likely than the general population to experience long term health conditions, including mental health problems, dementia and learning disabilities, and to be autistic, according to new research. The study, funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research, also found that while trans and non-binary adults report no […]
LGBTQ+ Research and Involvement – what have we learnt?
Reflections on working with a LGBTQ+ public panel to inform research undertaken by Katie Saunders from the Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge. by Clara M de Barros, Katie Saunders and Sally Crowe Dr Catherine (Katie) Saunders, researcher, Cambridge, Clara M de Barros, member of the LGBTQ+ panel and public contributor, […]
LGBTQ+ public involvement panel choose priority themes for research into health of sexual and gender minority populations
Health services delivery, the prevention of health problems, and the intersectionality of sexual orientation and gender identity with other disadvantages are top priorities for LGBTQ+ health research, according to a new research prioritisation exercise carried out with members of the public. The topics were chosen from a list of healthcare research themes by a panel of people identifying as Lesbian, Gay, […]
Setting up my LGBTQ+ research prioritisation project
This blog by Dr Katie Saunders explores her recent work involving members of the public in setting priorities for future LGBTQ+ health research. I am a statistician working in the Primary Care Unit at the University of Cambridge. In addition to my work supporting students and researchers within the PCU, I am beginning to develop […]