Identifying the Needs of LGBTQ Immigrants and Refugees in Southern Arizona

This article reports on the results of a needs assessment conducted for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) immigrants, asylees, refugees, and their allies in Southern Arizona, and it is the first study of its kind in the United States. Utilizing interview data collected with migr...

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Published in:Journal of homosexuality 2011-02, Vol.58 (2), p.189-218
Main Author: Chavez, Karma R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arizona
Bisexuality
Bisexuality - statistics & numerical data
Bisexuals
Community health services
community-based research
cultural competence
Cultural Sensitivity
Cultural studies
Culture
Delivery Systems
Emigrants and Immigrants
Family
Female
Homosexuality
Homosexuality - statistics & numerical data
Homosexuality, Female - statistics & numerical data
Homosexuality, Male - statistics & numerical data
Homosexuals
Housing
Humans
Immigrants
Immigration
Interviews as Topic
Legal service
Lesbianism
LGBTQ studies
Male
Medical service
Migrants
Needs Assessment
Noncitizens
Privacy
Quality of Health Care
Refugees
Sexuality
Social Services
Social Work
Transsexualism
Transsexuality
U.S.A
United States
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Summary:This article reports on the results of a needs assessment conducted for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) immigrants, asylees, refugees, and their allies in Southern Arizona, and it is the first study of its kind in the United States. Utilizing interview data collected with migrants, allies, and service providers in Tucson, Arizona, this article presents findings on the quality of service provision provided to this very underserved community pertaining to health care, housing, and legal services. The assessment shows that no services are provided specifically for LGBTQ migrants, and most LGBTQ migrants turn to family and friends when they have needs. The most significant result of this study pertains to the lack of cultural competence and an overall deficiency in terms of cultural awareness when it comes to the specific needs of LGBTQ migrants.
ISSN:0091-8369
1540-3602
DOI:10.1080/00918369.2011.540175