Native American Two Spirit and LGBTQ health: A systematic review of the literature. Issue 4 (2nd October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Thomas, Morgan; McCoy, Tara; Jeffries, Itai; Haverkate, Richard; Naswood, Elton; Leston, Jessica; Platero, Laura
• Is Part Of: Journal of gay & lesbian mental health. Volume 26:Issue 4(2022)
• Page Start: 367
• Page End: 402
• Publication Date: 2022-10-02
• Subjects: Two Spirit -- LGBTQ+ -- Indigenous -- health equity -- literature review; Gays -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Lesbians -- Mental health -- Periodicals; Homosexuality -- Periodicals; Psychotherapy -- Periodicals; Bisexuality -- Periodicals; Bisexuality; Gays -- Mental health; Homosexuality; Lesbians -- Mental health; Psychotherapy; Periodicals; 616.8900866405
• DOI: 10.1080/19359705.2021.1913462
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1935-9705

Abstract

Abstract: Introduction: Two Spirit and Native LGBTQ people have unique health risks and cultural strengths. Method: This study analyzes 28 reports published since 1980 examining the health and identity–formation experiences of Two Spirit or Native LGBTQ individuals. Results: The majority (68%) of the articles focus on urban populations. Few employ a strengths-based approach. Less than half capture information about gender identity. Conclusion: Findings suggest that Two Spirit and Native LGBTQ individuals are underrepresented in current health research. Existing research prioritizes a disease-specific perspective. Future research focused on intersectional identity formation, connectedness, and culture as a protective factor is needed.