DISPARITIES IN PREVENTIVE HEALTHCARE UTILIZATION & OUTCOMES AMONG SEXUAL MINORITY AND HETEROSEXUAL OLDER ADULTS - Research Study

Sep 29, 2026

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Using 2018–2022 Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data, the study compares self-reported health, chronic conditions, and preventive healthcare utilization between sexual minority adults (SMA) and heterosexual older adults. Descriptive statistics and t-tests evaluate group differences, with adjusted models planned. Results show SMA are less likely to receive a shingles vaccine and more likely to miss a flu shot, with no vaccination differences for COVID-19 or pneumonia. SMA also report higher rates of poorer health and select chronic diseases, while some conditions show no disparities.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

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Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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FAQs

What data source does the study use to compare SMA and heterosexual older adults?

The study uses Health and Retirement Study (HRS) data covering the 2018–2022 survey period.

Which preventive healthcare measures show differences between SMA and heterosexual older adults?

SMA are less likely to receive a shingles vaccine and more likely to miss a flu shot; no differences are reported for COVID-19 or pneumonia vaccinations.

Do SMA and heterosexual older adults differ in overall health and chronic conditions?

SMA report higher rates of poor self-rated health and higher prevalence of hypertension, diabetes, and cancer, while arthritis prevalence is lower and several other conditions show no differences.

Sep 29, 2026

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