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Contributor (s)

Költő, A.

Conference Title

Excellence in Pediatrics Conference, 10th Edition

Short Description

A Persistent Inequality in Gender and Sexual Minority Adolescents’ Health: Evidence from the HealthBehaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) Study

Location

Prague, Czech Republic

Contribution Type

Invited Oral Presentation

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Start Date

06-DEC-18

End Date

08-DEC-18

Abstract

Learning Objectives: (1) Understand the LGBT+ Health paradox and its implications for adolescent health (2) Review evidence from the HBSC Study regarding romantic attraction and health indicators in 15-year-old adolescents in European countries. (3) Consider possible ways to fight the LGBT+ health inequality, involving personal actions, comprehensive sexual education, anti-bullying programmes and gay-straight alliances.

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Publication Themes

Theme (s)

Applied Social Sciences and Public Policy