@article{ref1,
title="Factors associated with experiences of abuse among lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and asexual (LGBTQA+) adults with disability in Australia",
journal="Disability and health journal",
year="2022",
author="Amos, Natalie and Hill, Adam O. and Lyons, Anthony and Bigby, Christine and Carman, Marina and Parsons, Matthew and Bourne, Adam",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and asexual (LGBTQA+) people with disability report greater levels of abuse than those without disability. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: This study sought to further understand these experiences by examining factors associated with experiences of abuse among LGBTQA+ adults who reported a disability in Australia. <br><br>METHODS: A national survey was conducted that included 2629 LGBTQA+ people who reported a disability aged 18 years and older, with data collected on experiences of verbal abuse, sexual assault, and social exclusion in the past 12 months as well as demographic characteristics. <br><br>RESULTS: Of participants with disability, 42.5% reported experiencing verbal abuse, 17.4% sexual assault, and 50.3% social exclusion based on their sexuality or gender identity in the past 12 months. From multivariable analyses, verbal abuse was significantly more likely among trans women and non-binary participants and among those classified with more severe disability. Sexual assault was significantly more likely among those who lived in a rural area or had a higher income. Social exclusion was significantly more likely among those who were trans woman or non-binary, identified as bisexual, aged 18-24 years, or born in an English-speaking country other than Australia. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: These findings illustrate contexts for heightened risks of specific forms of abuse and highlight an urgent need to understand and address experiences of abuse and their consequences among LGBTQA+ people with disability.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1936-6574",
doi="10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101408",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dhjo.2022.101408"
}