Status of Healthcare in LGBTQI+ Community in Nepal: Challenges and Possibilities

Authors

  • Pratik Subedi Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Anjali Jha Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences, Sanobharyang, Kathmandu, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7948

Keywords:

healthcare; LGBTQ persons; sexual minorities.

Abstract

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex are at increased risk of getting infected with sexually transmitted infections, suicidal behaviours, and substance and physical abuse. Stigmatization and discriminatory attitudes toward the community have led to disparities while receiving healthcare. In this article, we discuss the condition of healthcare in sexual minorities in Nepal, the major barriers to accessing healthcare facilities, the roles played by nongovernmental organizations, and the possible ways to improve healthcare in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex community.

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Published

2023-01-01

How to Cite

Subedi, P., & Jha, A. . (2023). Status of Healthcare in LGBTQI+ Community in Nepal: Challenges and Possibilities. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 61(257), 95–97. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.7948

Issue

Vol. 61 No. 257 (2023): JNMA Published Monthly

Section

Student JNMA

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