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This research aims to analyze cancer screening characteristics in sexual and gender minority populations and understand the barriers they face.

March 1, 2023Oncology nursing forumOpen Access

Disparities in Cancer Screening in Sexual and Gender Minority Populations: A Secondary Analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Data

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Secondary analysis describes cancer screening barriers in sexual and gender minority populations, suggesting improvements are needed.

This research aims to analyze cancer screening characteristics in sexual and gender minority populations and understand the barriers they face.
Used combined data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) national dataset from 2014 and 2016
Applied chi-square tests for independence and logistic regression analysis to assess relationships between SGM status and demographics
Black respondents and those identifying as 'other' had lower screening rates compared to others.
SGM respondents in good health and aged 18-55 showed higher odds of participating in cancer screening.

Kelly Haviland (2023) studied this question.

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