Table 2 Access to healthcare and patient experiences of members of LGBTQ community in Lebanon (N = 496)
Access to Healthcare | n (%) |
|---|---|
Obtaining medical care when needed | Â |
Somewhat easy | 303 (61.1) |
Somewhat difficult | 147 (29.6) |
Very difficult | 40 (8.1) |
Very easy | 6 (1.2) |
Disclosed their sexual orientation or gender identity to a treating physician or other medical professional | Â |
Yes | 117 (23.6) |
No | 379 (76.4) |
Willing to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity to a treating physician or other medical professional | Â |
Yes | 227 (45.8) |
No | 269 (54.2) |
Deferred necessary medical care due to: | Â |
Financial constraints | 182 (36.7) |
Perceived disrespect or discrimination from doctors or other health providers | 119 (24.0) |
Negative experiences in healthcare facilities | 55 (11.1) |
Doctor’s office/hospital |  |
   Denial of service | 6 (1.2) |
   Denial of equal treatment | 6 (1.2) |
   Verbal harassment or disrespect | 17 (3.4) |
Mental health clinic | Â |
   Denial of service | 3 (0.6) |
   Denial of equal treatment | 15 (3.0) |
   Verbal harassment or disrespect | 25 (5.0) |
Emergency room | Â |
   Denial of service | 4 (0.8) |
   Denial of equal treatment | 3 (0.6) |
   Verbal harassment or disrespect | 9 (1.8) |