An exploration of social & emotional factors impacting well-being in women who have sex with women (WSW) |
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| Authors: | Diana M. Reindl Tera McIntosh Rhiannon Lewis Lauren Gellar |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Nursing and Health Professions, University of South Carolina Beaufort, Bluffton, South Carolina, USA;2. dreindl@uscb.edu;4. Department of Leadership, Management &5. Business, Antioch University, Yellow Springs, Ohio, USA;6. Division of Health Care Studies, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina, USA |
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Abstract“Women who have sex with women” or WSW have unique perspectives within the LBGTQ spectrum. The purpose of this study included documenting perceptions, feelings, and experiences among WSW. Thirty-seven women participated in six focus groups, ages ranged from 20–64 years. Responses were transcribed and thematically coded. Four themes emerged as influencing factors: shame and fear, community, gender roles, and normalcy. Each major theme produced minor themes providing a context within major themes. Results offer valuable insights that can assist community members, health professionals, and scientists to better appraise the disparities and stigma impacting social and emotional well-being among WSW. |
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| Keywords: | Focus groups health disparities lesbian LGBT qualitative social-emotional well-being WSW |
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