Poster - Violence Victimization, Inflammation, and Chronic Physical Illnesses: Testing Differences By Sexual Orientation

This research seeks to examine difference between Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual (LGB) and Heterosexual adults in the association between violence victimization and chronic physical illnesses via inflammation. Preliminary results indicate that Inflammation may be a mechanism linking victimization and chronic illnesses among LGB adults, highlighting avenues for future prevention efforts.