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The Risk of Sexual Assault to Sexual Minorities in the U.S. Military
Service members who identify as lesbian, gay, or bisexual, or who did not indicate that they identify as heterosexual, represented only 12 percent of the active component population in 2018. But they accounted for about 43 percent of all sexually assaulted service members that year.
Jun 1, 2021
Commentary
On RAND's Research Findings Regarding Transgender Military Personnel Policy
In September 2015, the Department of Defense asked RAND to initiate a study on the implications of allowing transgender personnel to serve openly. Since its publication, the research has been widely viewed as the most comprehensive and authoritative analysis on this topic. RAND stands by the study's research approach, analysis, and findings.
Mar 27, 2018

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News Release
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Populations in England Report Poorer Health and Worse Experiences with Health Care
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual women and men in England are more likely to suffer from poor health than the general population and are more likely to report unfavorable experiences with the health care they received in general practices.
Sep 4, 2014
Journal Article
Structural Stigma and All-Cause Mortality in Sexual Minority Populations
Although prior research has indicated that intrapersonal and interpersonal forms of stigma negatively affect the health of the stigmatized, few studies have addressed the health consequences of exposure to structural forms of stigma.
Feb 1, 2014
Journal Article
Sexual Minorities in England Report Poorer Health and Worse Experiences with Health Care
Lesbian, gay, and bisexual women and men in England are more likely to suffer from poor health than the general population and are more likely to report unfavorable experiences with the health care they received in general practices. They are also two to three times more likely to report having a longstanding psychological or emotional problem than their heterosexual counterparts.
Jan 1, 2014
Journal Article
Test-and-treat in Los Angeles: A Mathematical Model of the Effects of Test-And-Treat for the Population of Men Who Have Sex with Men in Los Angeles County
There is evidence to suggest that antiretroviral therapy (ART) and testing for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) reduce the probability of transmission of HIV.
Jun 1, 2013
Journal Article
Sexual Stigma, Psychological Well-Being and Social Engagement Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Beirut, Lebanon
Findings suggest that effective coping with both internal and external sexual stigma is central to the psychological well-being and social engagement of men who have sex with men in Beirut, much as has been found in Western gay communities.
Jun 1, 2013
Journal Article
Risk Behaviors Among HIV-positive Gay and Bisexual Men at Party-Oriented Vacations
HIV-positive men who have sex with men attending party-oriented vacation events engaged in higher rates of illegal drug use and sexual risk than HIV-negative men.
Dec 28, 2012
Commentary
A Year After Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell
Despite the fears of some, but in line with the experience of every other institution, both in the US and abroad, that has experienced such a transition, there have been no significant problems, writes Bernard Rostker.
Sep 20, 2012
Commentary
Gulf States Among Top in New HIV, AIDS Cases
Improving HIV prevention and medical care delivery to persons living with HIV/AIDS should be a collaborative effort, particularly in the Gulf States region, where resources are limited but the epidemic is expanding, writes Vivian Towe.
Jun 27, 2012
Journal Article
Sexual Orientation, Partnership Formation, and Substance Use in the Transition to Adulthood
Evidence suggests that lesbian and gay young adults use substances more frequently than their heterosexual peers.
Feb 1, 2012
Journal Article
Drug Use Among Gay and Bisexual Men at Weekend Dance Parties: The Role of Intentions and Perceptions of Peers' Behaviors
Substance use is high among gay and bisexual men attending weekend dance events, yet little research has investigated motivations for drug use and contextual factors influencing use in these settings.
Jan 1, 2012
Essay
Gays in the Military: New Facts Conquer Old Taboos
RAND's updated research on sexual orientation and U.S. military personnel policy played a role in the likely repeal of “Don't Ask, Don't Tell.” It also tells a story of how public opinion has shifted on this issue since we first studied it in 1993.
Apr 29, 2011
Periodical
RAND Review: Vol. 35, No. 1, Spring 2011
Stories discuss gays in the military, police recruitment, home health care, breast cancer, health insurance exchanges, alternative fuels, refinery taxes, alcohol prices, outer space debris, mental illness, diplomatic trends, and health care costs.
Apr 29, 2011
Research Brief
Sexual Orientation and U.S. Personnel Policy Revisited
Summarizes results of a RAND Corporation study on sexual orientation and U.S. military policy requested by the Senate Armed Services Committee and the Secretary of Defense in order to weigh repeal of the law known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Dec 23, 2010
Report
Sexual Orientation and U.S. Military Personnel Policy Revisited
In advance of the repeal of the law known as
Nov 18, 2010
Journal Article
Understanding Differences in Substance Use Among Bisexual and Heterosexual Young Women
Examines developmental factors that may contribute to higher substance use rates among bisexual than heterosexual women. Adolescent bisexual women were more likely to have been current and solitary substance users and reported poorer mental health.
Jan 1, 2008
Report
Is There a Civil-Military Gap in the United States?
Concerns about a civil-military gap and possible erosion of the principle of civilian control of the military appear to be overstated. The groups do not differ greatly on the questions that are most pertinent to military effectiveness.
Aug 22, 2007
News Release
Religiosity Can Be an Important Tool in Preventing the Spread of HIV-AIDS
April 3, 2007 news release: RAND Study Finds Religiosity Can Be an Important Tool in Preventing the Spread of HIV-AIDS.
Apr 3, 2007
Journal Article
The Associations of Gender, Sexual Identity and Competing Needs with Healthcare Utilization Among People with HIV/AIDS
Studies report gender differences in medical service utilization among persons with HIV, although most compare women to heterogeneous groups of men.
Jan 1, 2007
News Release
Few Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Teens Tell Their Doctor Their Sexual Orientation
December 28, 2006 News Release: Few Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual Teens Tell Their Doctor Their Sexual Orientation, RAND Study Finds.
Dec 28, 2006
News Release
RAND Study Finds Some HIV-Positive People Deliberately Choose Sexual Abstinence
May 2, 2006 News Release: RAND Study Finds Some HIV-Positive People Deliberately Choose Sexual Abstinence.
May 2, 2006

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LGBTQ+ Populations

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GLBT;
Homosexuals

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Laura Bellows

Associate Policy Researcher

Laura Bellows (she/they) is an associate policy research at the RAND corporation. Most of her current research focuses on describing how U.S. social policies stabilize, or destabilize, children’s lives. She has published on the effects of immigration enforcement on children's educational…
Robert J. Romanelli

Research Leader

Rob Romanelli (he/him) is a research leader at the RAND Corporation. Working primarily for RAND Europe, his focus is on health and well-being. Romanelli's work has covered evaluating health care system policies, programs, and interventions designed to improve the quality and safety of care…

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