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LGBT Health

LGBT Health is a peer-reviewed journal dedicated to promoting optimal healthcare for sexual and gender minority persons worldwide. It focuses on health while also addressing policy, legislative, education, and training issues relevant to healthcare provision and health outcomes.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 3.5
Quartile Q1
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2325-8292
eISSN 2325-8306
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access; institutional open access agreements, prepaid accounts, or discounts may help cover APCs.

Submission Instructions

LGBT Health accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and state if the submission is made on behalf of the authors by someone who is not listed as an author.
Abstract Original Articles must include an abstract. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract headings must be Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript sections must be Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Include at least 4 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section after the Acknowledgements section, and a Statements and Declarations section at the end of the article with each required subheading included even if marked 'Not applicable'.
References Reference list may include a maximum of 100 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Original Articles may include a maximum combined total of 8 figures and tables. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word must be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable text tables in Word rather than images.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and any submission made on behalf of the authors by someone who is not listed as an author.
Abstract Abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 4,500 words, excluding the abstract, disclosure statements, author contribution statements, funding information, acknowledgments, tables, figure legends, and references. Manuscript must use the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion, and it must include details on the study selection and inclusion process and on the participants in each selected study. Manuscript must include at least 4 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section after the Acknowledgements section, and a Statements and Declarations section at the end with each required subheading included and marked 'Not applicable' when relevant.
References Reference list may include a maximum of 150 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables A maximum total of 10 figures and/or tables is allowed. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word must be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable text with a number and title rather than images.
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Short Reports

Cover Letter If applicable, the cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and any submission made on behalf of the authors by a non-author.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 2,000 words. Manuscript must use the sections Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion, and Conclusion. Include a minimum of 4 keywords after the abstract, a concise literature review, a brief overview of the study, sufficient details on the study's methods and analysis, and sections for Author Contributions and Statements and Declarations.
References References must not exceed 30. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a matching reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables A maximum total of 3 figures and/or tables is permitted. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word must be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be uploaded separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in text order, and tables must be labeled as tables with a number and title and be editable within Word rather than provided as images.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 500 words. Manuscript must not include article headings. A standard title page must be included, and keywords must not be included.
References Reference list may include a maximum of 5 references. References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in matching citations.
Figures & Tables A maximum total of 1 figure or table may be included. Figures, charts, and tables created in Word must be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable text rather than images.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and state if the submission was made on behalf of the authors by someone not listed as an author.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Manuscript must include an Author Contributions section and a 'Statements and Declarations' section after the Acknowledgements section if applicable. Include at least 4 keywords after the abstract and include each required subheading within the 'Statements and Declarations' section, using 'Not applicable' where a declaration does not apply.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in corresponding citations.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word must be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the running text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in text order, and tables must be editable text with a number and title rather than images.
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Case Series

Cover Letter A cover letter is required if writing or editing assistance from a third party was used or if someone not listed as an author submitted the manuscript on behalf of the authors. The cover letter must disclose any third-party writing or editing assistance and must state if the submission was made by someone who is not listed as an author.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Include at least 4 keywords after the abstract, an Author Contributions section after the Acknowledgements, and a 'Statements and Declarations' section with all required subheadings, using 'Not applicable' where relevant.
References References must follow Sage Vancouver style. Every in-text citation must have a corresponding reference list entry and vice versa, with identical spelling and year in both places.
Figures & Tables Figures, charts, and tables created in Word must be included in the main text, while figures and other files created outside Word must be submitted separately with a placeholder note in the text. Figures must be numbered consecutively in the order cited, and tables must be editable text within Word rather than images.
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Recent Publications

Differences in Gynecological Health Care Utilization Between Heterosexual and Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Women Veterans

Anna C. Barbano, Jordan L. Thomas, Alexandria N. Miller, Tara E. Galovski, Samantha N. Stucchi, Yael I. Nillni

10.1177/23258292261443323
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Mental Health of Transgender and Gender-Diverse Persons in India: A Scoping Review of Literature Since Legal Recognition of Self-Affirmed Gender Identity, 2014–2024

Jagruti Wandrekar, Ketki Ranade, Venkatesan Chakrapani, PVM Lakshmi

10.1177/23258292261439922
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Differences in Substance Use and Mental Health by Sexual Identity Among U.S. Adolescents and Young Adults

Ty S. Schepis, Brady T. West, Jason A. Ford, Philip T. Veliz, Sean Esteban McCabe

10.1177/23258292261419535
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Association Between Mental Health and Nicotine/Tobacco Use by Disaggregated Gender Identities Among U.S. Adolescents, 2020–2023

Emily E. Hackworth, Dèsirée Vidaña-Pérez, Riley O’Neal, Josephine T. Hinds, Andrea R. Titus, Minji Kim, Jennifer Fillo, David Hammond, James F. Thrasher

10.1177/23258292261422233
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Differences in Substance Use Disorder Severity Among Sexual Minority Adolescents and Emerging Adults: Results from the 2023 National Survey on Drug Use and Health

Trey V. Dellucci, Patrick Janulis, Zachary W. Adams

10.1177/23258292261428157
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Manuscripts undergo initial evaluation before peer review. OnlineFirst publication enables final articles to be published online immediately without waiting for assignment to a future issue.

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Is a cover letter required?

A covering letter is required when third-party writing or editing assistance is received or when a submission is made on behalf of the authors by a third party.

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What are the publication costs?

Article processing charges apply for hybrid open access; institutional open access agreements, prepaid accounts, or discounts may help cover APCs.

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Research Topics

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology Reproductive Health and Technologies Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Sex work and related issues Racial and Ethnic Identity Research African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues Gender Roles and Identity Studies HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Sex and Gender in Healthcare Sexual function and dysfunction studies Intimate Partner and Family Violence Gender, Feminism, and Media Cervical Cancer and HPV Research Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Feminist Theory and Gender Studies Cancer survivorship and care Obesity and Health Practices Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes Smoking Behavior and Cessation Sexual Assault and Victimization Studies Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations Sexual Differentiation and Disorders Healthcare Policy and Management

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