The Correlation between Stigma and Family Acceptance with Religiosity of PLWH MSM in Medan, Indonesia

Accepting and sharing about oneself as a sexual and gender minority (SGM) individual is complex. This is even more complex for individuals who identify as both SGM and Latino because they possess more than one minoritized identity. As a result, SGM Latino youth are more susceptible to higher levels of stress, which if not effectively managed, can lead to homelessness, anxiety and depression, and substance abuse. Latino family members find it difficult to learn how to positively interact with their SGM family member (e.g., in the early phases of coming out). In this quantitative survey study, researchers examined survey data collected from 1,877 Latino youth concerning home experiences, health, identity, and parental nativity. Data were drawn from the LGBTQ National Teen Survey, an online, anonymous comprehensive survey designed to advance understanding of the experiences of SGM adolescents (13-17 years of age). The survey, developed and distributed by the Human Rights Campaign, examined perceptions of familial acceptance regarding SGM identity during youth. Significant relationships were found between family acceptance, sexual orientation, and parental nativity (birthplace of parents in- or outside of the United States). The findings provide for a rich discussion about the implications for helping Latino SGM youth and educating Latino family members.

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Perceptions of family acceptance into the military community among U.S. LGBT service members: A mixed-methods study

Journal of Military Veteran and Family Health ◽

10.3138/jmvfh-2021-0019 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. e20210019

Author(s):

Katherina S. Sullivan ◽

Jessica Dodge ◽

Kathleen McNamara ◽

Rachael Gribble ◽

Mary Keeling ◽

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Keyword(s):

Online Survey ◽

Well Being ◽

Mixed Methods Study ◽

Service Members ◽

Family Services ◽

Family Acceptance ◽

Lgbt Families ◽

Chain Of Command ◽

Military Community ◽

The Military

Lay Summary There are approximately 16,000 families of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) service members in the U.S. military, but very little is known about how accepted they feel in the communities in which they live. This study begins to address this question by considering the perspectives of LGBT service members, which they shared both in response to an online survey and in interviews. Findings suggest that many service members believe their spouses and families are accepted by their chain of command. However, a smaller but important group continued to express concerns about their family being accepted in their military community. Many service members appear concerned that family services available to them through the military are not appropriate for LGBT families. Altogether, this article highlights the need for more research to understand the well-being and needs of this group.

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Perceived Family Acceptance Measure

PsycTESTS Dataset ◽

10.1037/t17360-000 ◽

1986 ◽

Author(s):

Nancy Weinberg ◽

Mary Sterritt

Keyword(s):

Family Acceptance ◽

Acceptance Measure

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41.3 FAMILY ACCEPTANCE PROJECT: CULTURALLY GROUNDED FRAMEWORK FOR SUPPORTING LGBTQ CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ◽

10.1016/j.jaac.2019.07.391 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 58 (10) ◽

pp. S58-S59

Author(s):

Caitlin Ryan

Keyword(s):

Children And Youth ◽

Culturally Grounded ◽

Family Acceptance

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Functional abdominal pain: what clinicians need to know

Archives of Disease in Childhood ◽

10.1136/archdischild-2020-318825 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 105 (10) ◽

pp. 938-944 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Edward Thomas Andrews ◽

R Mark Beattie ◽

Mark P Tighe

Keyword(s):

Abdominal Pain ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Underlying Mechanism ◽

Evidence Base ◽

Behavioural Therapy ◽

Rational Approach ◽

Recurrent Pain ◽

Functional Abdominal Pain ◽

Faecal Calprotectin ◽

Family Acceptance

Abdominal pain in childhood is extremely common and presents frequently to both primary and secondary care, with many children having recurrent pain which impacts on daily functioning. Despite this most children have no discernible underlying pathology. We discuss the underlying mechanism for functional abdominal pain (visceral hypersensitivity), the evidence base linking parental anxiety and patient symptoms, and how parents can be supported in managing their children’s symptoms by addressing questions commonly asked by children and families. We look at the evidence for a one-stop rational approach to investigation including a coeliac screen, inflammatory markers and consideration of stool faecal calprotectin, in the absence of red flags. We evaluate commonly used treatments for functional abdominal pain, within a context of managing family expectations. Given the limitations in pharmacological treatment options, trials of probiotics, peppermint oil, mebeverine and (for short-term use only) hyoscine butylbromide may be appropriate. Psychological interventions including cognitive–behavioural therapy, distraction techniques and hypnotherapy have a better evidence base. There is also some evidence for other complementary therapies in children, including yoga and neurostimulation. Outcome is generally good providing there is child and family acceptance of the multiple factors implicated in the aetiology of the pain.

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Loss, transition and trust: perspectives of terminally ill patients and their oncologists when transferring care from the hospital into the community at the end of life

BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care ◽

10.1136/bmjspcare-2015-001075 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 9 (3) ◽

pp. 346-355 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Clare Smith ◽

Nick Bosanquet ◽

Julia Riley ◽

Jonathan Koffman

Keyword(s):

Community Care ◽

Terminally Ill ◽

Community Services ◽

Transfer Of Care ◽

Terminally Ill Cancer Patients ◽

Family Acceptance ◽

Framework Approach ◽

Set Up ◽

Community Team ◽

The Impact

IntroductionMost people prefer to die at home. However, most continue to die in hospital. Little is known about the impact on the patient of transferring care from acute sector specialist follow-up to the community. In one cancer centre, a new service—Hospital2Home was set up to facilitate this transfer of care. This study aimed to explore patients’ and oncologists’ perspectives of the meanings involved in this transition.MethodsQualitative study using semistructured one-to-one interviews with 8 terminally ill cancer patients and 13 oncologists. The interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed using the framework approach.Results3 main themes were identified: loss, transition and community care. The theme of loss referred to losses associated with the end of treatment and losses associated with the familiar safe relationship between the patient and oncologist. Transition refers to the change from hospital-led to community-based care. Barriers to transition included patient and family acceptance, attachment and concerns about community services. Transition was more acceptable if initiated in a gradual manner. Community care: participants found the Hospital2Home service crucial in establishing new trustworthy relationships between community providers and the patient.ConclusionsTransfer of care from the acute sector to the community represents a delicate crossroad where complex notions of loss should not be underestimated. A gradual transfer of care may improve this if the patient's condition allows. Therefore, introductions to the community team should be timely, and a staggered transfer should be planned. This would improve the experience of the patient, carer and oncologist.

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