| Literature DB >> 27865341 |
Valerie A Earnshaw1, Laura M Bogart2, V Paul Poteat3, Sari L Reisner4, Mark A Schuster5.
Abstract
Bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth is prevalent in the United States, and represents LGBT stigma when tied to sexual orientation and/or gender identity or expression. LGBT youth commonly report verbal, relational, and physical bullying, and damage to property. Bullying undermines the well-being of LGBT youth, with implications for risky health behaviors, poor mental health, and poor physical health that may last into adulthood. Pediatricians can play a vital role in preventing and identifying bullying, providing counseling to youth and their parents, and advocating for programs and policies to address LGBT bullying.Entities:
Keywords: Bullying; Gender expression; Gender identity; Healthcare; LGBT; Peer victimization; Sexual orientation; Youth
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27865341 PMCID: PMC8941671 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcl.2016.07.004
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Pediatr Clin North Am ISSN: 0031-3955 Impact factor: 3.278