International Community-involved LGBTQ+ Health Research: Multidisciplinary Reflections and Strategies

This chapter examines the experiences, challenges, and strategies involved in conducting meaningful community-engaged research with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, queer/questioning and other sexuality and gender diverse identities (LGBTQ+) communities across three Asia-Pacific contexts: Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore. It draws on the multidisciplinary expertise and lived experiences of collaborators working in health, social sciences, and community leadership. Addressing the complexities of multicultural LGBTQ+ health and migration research, the chapter explores structural, interpersonal, and conceptual challenges while critically interrogating Western-centric frameworks of gender, sexuality, and culture. Key strategies for fostering equitable, culturally safe research partnerships are presented, emphasising the importance of centring the voices and priorities of marginalised LGBTQ+ communities by actively involving them throughout the research process, from conception to dissemination. The chapter is grounded in insights from a participatory focus group facilitated by young, culturally diverse LGBTQ+ leaders. Through critical reflections, it identifies opportunities and barriers to advancing community-centred research that can support community well-being and shape inclusive policy and practice.

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Public Involvement and Community Engagement in Applied Health and Social Care Research: Critical Perspectives and Innovative Practice

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