ABSTRACT. The aim of this paper is to synthesize and analyze existing evidence on COVID-19-related health inequities and biopsychosocial stressors experienced by LGBTQ+ people. Using and replicating data from AMS, GWI, Harvard Medical School, ICFJ, LGBT Foundation, McKinsey, MQ, Pew Research Center, Statista, TCDJ/Columbia University, The Trevor Project, UNC School of Medicine, and UNICEF, we performed analyses and made estimates regarding the mental health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on LGBTQ+ populations. Descriptive statistics of compiled data from the completed surveys were calculated when appropriate.

Keywords: COVID-19; health; inequity; biopsychosocial; stressor; LGBTQ+

How to cite: Popescu Ljungholm, D., and Olah, M. L. (2021). “COVID-19-related Health Inequities and Biopsychosocial Stressors Experienced by LGBTQ+ People,” Journal of Research in Gender Studies 11(1): 101–111. doi: 10.22381/JRGS111202110.

Received 26 November 2020 • Received in revised form 13 July 2021
Accepted 18 July 2021 • Available online 26 July 2021