Disparities in Chronic Health Outcomes and Health Behaviors Between Lesbian and Heterosexual Adult Women in Pittsburgh: A Longitudinal Study.
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DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2019.8052
Abstract: Background: Compared to heterosexual women, lesbian women experience higher rates of many chronic diseases, including depression, obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Lesbian women report higher rates of risky health behaviors such as hazardous drinking and cigarette… read more here.
Keywords: higher rates; heterosexual adult; health behaviors; health ... See more keywords
Surnaming Children Born to Lesbian and Heterosexual Couples: Displaying Family Legitimacy to Diverse Audiences
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DOI: 10.1177/0038038517696218
Abstract: Surnaming practices are a case study of change and continuity in patrilineal conventions in families and also alert us to the challenges of negotiating familial identities in an era of family diversity. Using data from… read more here.
Keywords: family; heterosexual couples; surnaming children; children born ... See more keywords