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Multiple early victimization experiences as a pathway to explain physical health disparities among sexual minority and heterosexual individuals

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  • Andersen, Judith P.
  • Zou, Christopher
  • Blosnich, John

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Prior research shows that health disparities exist between sexual minority and heterosexual individuals. We extend the literature by testing if the higher prevalence of childhood victimization experienced by sexual minority individuals accounts for lifetime health disparities. Heterosexual (n = 422) and sexual minority (n = 681) participants were recruited on-line in North America. Respondents completed surveys about their childhood victimization experiences (i.e., maltreatment by adults and peer victimization) and lifetime physician-diagnosed physical health conditions. Results showed that sexual minority individuals experienced higher prevalence of childhood victimization and lifetime physical health problems than heterosexuals. Mediation analyses indicated that maltreatment by adults and peer bullying explained the health disparities between sexual minority individuals and heterosexuals. This study is the first to show that multiple childhood victimization experiences may be one pathway to explain lifetime physical health disparities. Intervention programs reducing the perpetration of violence against sexual minority individuals are critical to reduce health care needs related to victimization experiences.

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  • Andersen, Judith P. & Zou, Christopher & Blosnich, John, 2015. "Multiple early victimization experiences as a pathway to explain physical health disparities among sexual minority and heterosexual individuals," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 133(C), pages 111-119.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:133:y:2015:i:c:p:111-119
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.03.043
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