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Challenging heterosexism in college health service delivery.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8201134     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The empowerment and affirmation of lesbian, bisexual, and gay students is long overdue. This article explores how human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), substance abuse, violence and hate-related crimes, suicide, and heterosexism all adversely affect the physical and emotional health of nonheterosexual college students. College health services must expand their current scope and practice and assume a leadership role in combating all forms of oppression by actively incorporating and addressing the unique health issues and needs of the lesbian, bisexual, and gay population. This article provides a brief overview of the relevant healthcare issues for lesbians, bisexuals, and gays; examples of heterosexism in college health services; and recommendations for institutional and personal and professional change.
Authors:
M B McKee; S F Hayes; I R Axiotis
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of American college health : J of ACH     Volume:  42     ISSN:  0744-8481     ISO Abbreviation:  J Am Coll Health     Publication Date:  1994 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1994-07-06     Completed Date:  1994-07-06     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8214119     Medline TA:  J Am Coll Health     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  211-6     Citation Subset:  IM; X    
Affiliation:
Stonewall Recovery Services in Seattle, Washington.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Bisexuality*
Female
Health Services Needs and Demand*
Health Status
Homosexuality*
Humans
Information Services
Leadership
Male
Organizational Innovation
Organizational Objectives
Power (Psychology)
Program Evaluation
Referral and Consultation
Student Health Services*

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