Comparing women of differing sexual orientations using population-based sampling

被引：29

作者：

Bowen, DJ ^{[1
]}

Bradford, JB ^{[1
]}

Powers, D ^{[1
]}

McMorrow, P ^{[1
]}

Linde, R ^{[1
]}

Murphy, BC ^{[1
]}

Han, JY ^{[1
]}

Ellis, J ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Fred Hutchinson Canc Res Ctr, Seattle, WA 98109 USA

来源：

WOMEN & HEALTH | 2004年 / 40卷 / 03期

关键词：

sexual orientation; health behaviors; access; population sampling;

D O I：

10.1300/J013v40n03_02

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Objectives. Area probability sampling was used to conduct a women's health survey in Boston, MA. Sexual minority women (SMW) and heterosexual adult women were compared on a variety of health-related measures. Methods. SMW-rich census tracts were identified and mapped onto zip code boundaries. Eligible respondents were women 18 and older who lived within the defined area, who were able to complete a personal interview or self-administered questionnaire in English. Differences in significant health-related Outcomes by sexual orientation were examined. Results. SMW and heterosexual women differed on access to health care and utilization of screening tests. There were no significant differences in smoking rates, eating less calories or fat, and intentions to follow mammography recommendations. Conclusions. In certain respects, study results are congruent with previous non-probability surveys, while in others the results are different. It is likely that real differences exist in some health-related variables by sexual orientation category. (c) 2004 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

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