Australian lesbian and bisexual women's health and social experiences of living with hepatitis C

Cathy Banwell*, Gabriele Bammer, Sandra M. Gifford, Mary L. O'Brien

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    Abstract

    We recruited women in two Australian locations to complete a questionnaire on their health and social experiences of living with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Among 462 respondents 9% identified themselves as lesbian and 14% as bisexual. Bisexuals were more disadvantaged than lesbians or heterosexuals on income, work status, home ownership, and level of education. Lesbians and bisexuals were less likely to be referred for HCV treatment and were more likely to report being treated negatively by any health professional. Lesbians and bisexuals experience HCV differently from one another and from heterosexuals. Their needs are not being met by women's health and HCV-specific services.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)340-354
    Number of pages15
    JournalHealth Care for Women International
    Volume26
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Apr 2005

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