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