The role of sexual orientation, age, living arrangements and self-rated health in planning for end-of-life care for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) older people in the UK

Makita, M., Bahena, A. and Almack, K. (2022) The role of sexual orientation, age, living arrangements and self-rated health in planning for end-of-life care for lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) older people in the UK. Sexualities, 25(1-2), pp. 99-116. (doi: 10.1177/1363460720932381)

Abstract

This article reports on findings from the quantitative phase of a two-year research project designed to explore end-of-life care experiences and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. We draw on a subset of the sample (N = 180/237) to analyse the relationship between advance care planning, sexual orientation, living arrangements and self-rated health. The results contribute to a growing body of evidence on how sexual minorities approach and make decisions on advance care planning. A greater understanding of such patterns could help inform the way healthcare professionals engage in conversations about end-of-life care planning with older LGB people.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Bahena Rivera, Dr Alejandro
• Authors: Makita, M., Bahena, A., and Almack, K.
• Subjects: H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General)
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > School of Education
• Journal Name: Sexualities
• Publisher: SAGE Publications
• ISSN: 1363-4607
• ISSN (Online): 1461-7382
• Published Online: 17 June 2020
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2020 The Authors
• First Published: First published in Sexualities 25(1-2): 99-116
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License