The 2024 Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment is currently seeking responses from LGBTQ Pennsylvanians to evaluate health needs and disparities within the community. Funded by the state Department of Health, the assessment is being administered by the Bradbury Sullivan LGBT Community Center and Public Health Management Corporation. Individuals who are 13 years and older are encouraged to participate in the survey, which typically takes about 25 minutes to complete.
The goal of the assessment is to enhance the health and well-being of the LGBTQ+ community by identifying health disparities and barriers to care. The information collected will help in developing strategies to address these issues. The survey covers various aspects of health, including health care experiences, nutrition, exercise, tobacco use, drug and alcohol use, sexual health, mental health, and food and housing security.
In the 2022 survey, about 300 responses were collected from Lehigh Valley residents out of the total 4,228 responses. The findings highlighted the need for improved access to HIV prevention and mental health services within the LGBTQ community in the Lehigh Valley. For those interested in reading the full 2022 statewide report, it is available on the Bradbury Sullivan website.
The deadline for submitting responses to the 2024 Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessment is in August. Your participation in
