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LGBT Veterans and moral injury: Addressing the legacy of the UK’s military ‘gay ban’ policy

Abstract:Introduction: This commentary aimed to contextualize and analyze the harm experienced by LGBT + veterans who served under the UK military ‘gay ban’ policy to …

Exploring the experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ service members and Veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST): A scoping review

Abstract: Introduction: Military sexual trauma (MST) has been well documented, as has discrimination against members of the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, …

It was a complete violation of everything: LGBT plus Veterans' experiences of discrimination and oppression through the exemptive UK military "gay ban" policy

Abstract: Introduction: This is the first empirical study carried out in the UK to examine the devasting impact of the policy to ban all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender …

The impact of the historic policy to ban homosexuality in the UK armed forces: The lived experience of LGBT + Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Until 12 January 2000, the UK Armed Forces retained a policy of discharging all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender personnel under exemptive military …

“That’s kind of like the big struggle right now is can we get PrEP?”: Facilitators and Barriers to PrEP Uptake Among Active Duty Gay and Bisexual Men

Abstract: Introduction: The US Military is experiencing a rise in HIV infections among gay and bisexual men (GBM) serving on active duty, yet little is known about this …

“You Don’t Want to Be a Candidate for Punishment”: a Qualitative Analysis of LGBT Service Member “Outness”

Abstract Introduction: Policies regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military service members in the U.S. have changed dramatically over the last nine years. …

Support for Transgender Military Service from Active Duty United States Military Personnel

Abstract:  Introduction: Most transgender individuals are banned from serving in and joining the U.S. military. Historically, exclusions and limits have been placed on women, …