"That is when I changed and my whole life changed": Turning points in health perceptions among LGBTQ adults of color. Issue 2 (4th March 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hudson, Kimberly D.; Mehrotra, Gita R.
• Is Part Of: Journal of ethnic & cultural diversity in social work. Volume 31:Issue 2(2022)
• Page Start: 84
• Page End: 95
• Publication Date: 2022-03-04
• Subjects: Turning points -- health perceptions -- LGBTQ people of color -- interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA); Social work with minorities -- Periodicals; Social work with minorities -- United States -- Periodicals; Social Work -- Periodicals; Minority Groups -- Periodicals; 362.84
• DOI: 10.1080/15313204.2020.1839616
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1531-3204

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study explored turning points in health perceptions among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) adults of color living in a major US city. Turning points in health perceptions were elicited from 38 participants through in-depth interviews and were examined using interpretive phenomenological analysis. Findings revealed three key themes: (a) diagnosis and disease; (b) death or illness of family and friends; and (c) changes in environmental context and body. The positive impacts of turning points are discussed, including the development of active coping skills, engagement in health-promoting behaviors, and increased community connectedness. Implications for future research are also suggested.