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Table 3 Perceived importance of health related topics regarding one’s own health

From: Improving pathways to primary health care among LGBTQ populations and health care providers: key findings from Nova Scotia, Canada

Perceived importance of health related topics regarding one’s own health

LGBQ individuals

 Reproductive health and family planning

 Sexual health

 Problematic substance use (drugs and alcohol)

 Access to harm reduction supplies (clean syringes, pipes, filters, alcohol swabs, safe sharps deposit…)

 Access to safer sex supplies (e.g. condoms, dental dams)

 HIV/AIDS

 Diabetes and obesity

Trans individuals

 Sexual health

 Transition services for trans individuals

 Reproductive health and family planning for trans individuals

 Positive body image, self-esteem and coping strategies

 Anxiety/stress and other mental health concerns

 Access to safer sex supplies (e.g. condoms, dental dams)

 Supportive housing

 Nutrition/healthy eating

 Healthy aging