Characterizing Violence and Discrimination Patterns Across Gender and Sexual Identities in Puerto Rico's LGBTQ+ Individuals

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  • Jan M. Ruiz Núñez Ponce Health Sciences University Author
  • Vanessa Pagán Rodríguez Ponce Health Sciences University Author
  • Dr. Caleb Esteban Ponce Health Sciences University Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71332/efb6yx59

Abstract

LGBTQ+ individuals in Puerto Rico experience disproportionate violence and discrimination, driven by structural vulnerabilities such as limited legal protections, austerity, and sociocultural stigma. Understanding these patterns is essential for advancing equitable health interventions. 

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2025-12-22

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Special Edition: Medical Student Summer Research Expo

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