Gay Males: Blood Donation

Individual impact

Sexually active gay and transgender
individuals and couples

Those who need blood donations

Social impacts

LGBTQ+ discrimination

Creates fear and prejudice

Perpetuates homophobic misunderstandings of the sexual practices and risk behaviour of gay men

How does it impact relationships

Contradicting advice/research between organisations.

Gay and transgender individuals

Economic impacts

Healthcare

Health Insurance

Not for profit organisations lobbying against change of policies

Government policies

Demand for blood is still there

Community

LGBTQ+ community

Blood banks/hospitals - lack of donations

Personal relationships - lack of understanding

Scientific research

Sex workers

Maintain trust and safe sex within Male-male relationships

Negative perceptions from 'straight' to LGBTQ+ communities