PREVALENCE OF ABUSE EXPERIENCED BY MEMBERS OF THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY IN THE PHILIPPINES

• DOI: 10.37572/EdArt_3004241475

• Palavras-chave: Prevalence of Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, LGBTQ+ Community, Philippines 

• Keywords: Prevalence of Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Physical Abuse, Sexual Abuse, LGBTQ+ Community, Philippines 

• Abstract:

  The Philippine LGBT Hate Crime Watch reported a total of 69 cases of hate crimes against the LGBT community, with the majority of the cases being related to violence and discrimination. This study aims to assess the prevalence of abuse experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals in Ozamiz City, Philippines. A quantitative, descriptive research design was employed in surveying members of the LGBTQ+ community. Results show that emotional abuse was prevalent, with a weighted mean of 3.30, with respondents most experiencing being told that being LGBTQ+ is a sin. Physical abuse was reported less frequently, with a weighted mean of 2.16. Sexual abuse was also experienced with a weighted mean of 2.03. The results suggest that while at low frequency there is still a prevalence of members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ozamiz City Philippines experiencing emotional, sexual, and physical abuse. The researcher recommends that the Local Government Unit of Ozamiz City implement human rights awareness programs and promote the welfare and safety of LGBTQ+ individuals in Ozamiz City and pass an ordinance that protects their welfare. This study also presents data supporting that it is high time for the Philippines to pass the SOGIE Anti-Discrimination Bill.