Evidence Exchange of LGB&T Statistics
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60% of the LGBT women who self-defined as experiencing domestic abuse sought help from their friends compared to only 52% of their gay, bisexual and trans male counterparts.
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, 1 in 10 sought help from the police.
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, over 1 in 10 sought help from someone at work
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, 14% sought help from their GP
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, 14% sought help from a lesbian or gay helpline or organisation
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, a quarter sought help from their relatives
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, a third sought help from a counsellor or therapist
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Of the LGBT respondents who defined themselves as domestically abused, 3 in 5 sought help from their friends
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Of the LGBT respondants who said they had experienced domestic abuse, about 1 in 5 did not seek help from anyone
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
2 in 5 LGBT respondents indicated that they had experienced physically abusive behaviour while in a same sex relationship, with just under 1 in 5 reporting experiencing this in the last 12 months
Topics:
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Physical Health:
Other
2 in 5 LGBT respondents indicated that they had experienced sexually abusive behaviour while in a same sex relationship, with over 1 in 5 of these respondents reporting to have experienced it in the last 12 months
Topics:
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Crime:
Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault
Over three quarters of LGBT respondents indicated that they had experienced emotionally abusive behaviour while in a same sex relationship and over half of these respondents had experienced this in the last 12 months
Topics:
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues, Other
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Three fifths of LGBT respondents who defined themselves as being domestically abused experienced sexual abuse, with a quarter experiencing this in the last 12 months
Topics:
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Crime:
Domestic Abuse, Sexual Assault
Three quarters of LGBT respondents who defined themselves as being domestically abused experienced physical abuse, with nearly a third experiencing this in the last 12 months
Topics:
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Physical Health:
Other
More than 9 in 10 LGBT respondents who defined themselves as being domestically abused, had experienced emotional abuse, with 6 in 10 experienceing this within the last 12 months
Topics:
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues, Other
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
40% of female LGBT respondents reported having experienced domestic abuse at some time in a same sex relationship compared to 35% of LGBT male respondents.
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
More than a third of LGBT respondents said that they had experienced domestic abuse at some time in a same sex relationship
Topics:
Crime:
Domestic Abuse
Mental Health:
Relationship Issues
In 2007, 2 in 5 people believed the media have a responsibility to tackle prejudice against gay people compared to almost half of people believing this in 2012.
Topics:
Discrimination:
Media
Over 7 in 10 LGB women aged 25+ reported making some kind of change in their behaviour regarding cervical screening as a result of The LGF's cervical screening campaign which compares to under 3 in 10 who stated that they would not make any changes
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
4% of LGB women aged 25+ who previously didn't attend regular screening tests reported that they still would not attend a screening test even following The LGF's cervical screening campaign
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
As a result of The LGF's cervical screening campaign, over half of the LGB women aged 25+ who had previously not attended regular screening tests had since attended, booked or planned to book a screen test in the near future
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
As a result of The LGF's cervical screening campaign, over a third of LGB women reported having increased confidence to challenge health professionals if they were to refuse or discourage them from having a cervical screening test because of their sexual orientation
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
Nearly a third of LGB women reported increased confidence in being open about their sexuality with a health professional as a result of The LGF's cervical screening campaign
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
Nearly a third of LGB women reported having increased their confidence in going for a cervical screening test as a result of The LGF's cervical screening campaign
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
Nearly 4 in 10 LGB women reported having increased their knowledge regarding the need for a cervical screening test as a result of The LGF's cervical screening campaign
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
96% of LGB women felt that The LGF's cervical screen test campaign was effective
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
Almost three quarters of LGB women reported they were aware of the LGF's cervical screening campaign
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Cancer, Other
99% of LGB women surveyed after The LGF's specific cervical screening campaign believe that such a campaign should be conducted nationally
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
98% of LGB women surveyed following The LGF's cervical screening campaign believe that such campaigns are needed for LGB women
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
17% of LGB women reported being too busy at work to arrange or attend a cervical screening test and 6% had not attended because they had moved area
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer