Successes and Challenges in Recruitment of School-Based Health Centers for Research Supporting LGBTQ+ Health Equity

SHATTUCK, Daniel (PIRE & UNM), RAMOS, Mary (UNM), and 
WILLGING, Cathleen (PIRE & UNM) Successes and Challenges 
in Recruitment of School-Based Health Centers for Research 
Supporting LGBTQ+ Health Equity. School-based health 
centers (SBHCs) are at the frontlines of healthcare delivery 
and prevention services for young patients across the United 
States, including those identifying as LGBTQ+. However, as a vital 
behavioral, sexual, and reproductive healthcare resource, SBHCs 
are in the crosshairs of pushback against LGBTQ+ rights and 
gender-affirming and reproductive healthcare. This presentation 
explores the impact of sociopolitical factors on recruiting SBHCs 
in New Mexico to participate in efforts to enhance services and 
support for LGBTQ+ student patients. Despite pressures from 
“parents’ rights” groups and funding uncertainty, SBHCs have 
persisted in recognizing the need to address LGBTQ+ health 
equity. dshattuck@pire.org (T-62)