The Urvashi Vaid National LGBTQ+ Women’s Community Survey asked 5,000 LGBTQ+ respondents who previously or currently identify as a woman about their experience with health and mental health issues. The survey was conducted between June 2021 and June 2022.
Here are 5 findings:
- Respondents experience higher rates of anxiety at 44% or depression at 51%, compared to 19% of adults with anxiety and 18% of adults with depression.
- Black and indigenous women report higher rates of disability and attempted suicide.
- Half of LGBTQ+ women do not have a primary care physician.
- Black and indigenous women were twice as likely to lack access to quality care.
- Respondents said cost and discrimination were the leading reasons they did not seek medical care when in need.
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