Evidence Exchange of LGB&T Statistics
Welcome to the LGF’s Evidence Exchange, an evidence base of statistics about lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) needs and experiences.
Topics range from healthcare to homophobia and schools to safer sex. The evidence base is continuously updated to include new research, and all records include as much information about the statistic as possible.
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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
7 in 10 LGB women reported screening within the last 5 years compared to 8 in 10 of the general female population
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
0ver 1 in 10 LGB women have had a negative experience relating to their sexual orientation within a healthcare environment
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
Of the LGB women who have never undergone a cervical screening test, 1 in 5 thought it unnecessary, 2 in 5 perceived they were less at risk and 2 in 5 were told the test was not required because of their sexual orientation
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer
Nearly 2 in 5 LGB women have at some point been told that LGB women do not require a cervical screening test because of their sexual orientation
Topics:
Sexual Health:
Other
Discrimination:
Healthcare
Physical Health:
Other, Cancer