Healthcare usage and satisfaction among young adult gay men in New York city

Marybec Griffin; Sean Cahill; Farzana Kapadia; Perry N. Halkitis

doi:10.1080/10538720.2020.1799474

Healthcare usage and satisfaction among young adult gay men in New York city

Marybec Griffin, Sean Cahill, Farzana Kapadia, Perry N. Halkitis

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Satisfaction greatly impacts decisions about where and how to access healthcare. This cross-sectional study uses data gathered from young adult gay men in New York City. Findings indicate that participants who experienced discrimination in a healthcare setting were less likely to prefer coordinated healthcare. Participants who disclosed their sexual orientation and were comfortable discussing sexual activity with their provider were more likely to agree that their healthcare needs were adequately addressed. The healthcare system does not fully address the healthcare needs of gay men. Preferences for coordination of care, nondisclosure of sexual orientation, and low levels of satisfaction with services further discourage healthcare usage among this population.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	531-551
Number of pages	21
Journal	Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services
Volume	32
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/10538720.2020.1799474
State	Published - Oct 1 2020

Keywords

Gay men
healthcare access
healthcare setting
homophobia
provider characteristics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Gender Studies
Sociology and Political Science

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