Coleman Jason D, Irwin Jay A, Wilson Ryan C, Miller Henry C
a School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation , University of Nebraska at Omaha , Omaha , Nebraska , USA.
J Homosex. 2014;61(8):1152-71. doi: 10.1080/00918369.2014.872515.
Limited quantitative information exists about the demographics and needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons in South Carolina, a predominately rural Southern state. Responses to a needs assessment survey (n = 715) were analyzed to understand the diversity and needs of members of the LGBT community in SC. The purpose was to inform future programming and guide the development of a more comprehensive portfolio of services to be offered by a local LGBT community center. Findings suggest that a diverse LGBT community exists in SC and needs include increased programming for community members as well as efforts to provide policy-level support and increased acceptability and understanding of LGBT persons in South Carolina.
关于南卡罗来纳州（一个以农村为主的南方州）女同性恋、男同性恋、双性恋和跨性别者（LGBT）的人口统计和需求，现有的定量信息有限。对一项需求评估调查（n = 715）的回复进行了分析，以了解南卡罗来纳州LGBT社区成员的多样性和需求。目的是为未来的项目提供信息，并指导当地LGBT社区中心提供更全面服务组合的发展。研究结果表明，南卡罗来纳州存在一个多样化的LGBT社区，需求包括为社区成员增加项目，以及努力提供政策层面的支持，并提高南卡罗来纳州对LGBT人群的接受度和理解。
