Abstract
Introduction Sexual minority emerging adults in Appalachia face multiple sources of stigma and discrimination. Methods We conducted four focus groups and five one-on-one interviews with sexual minority young adults and community stakeholders. Results Themes emerged from qualitative analysis: (1) Appalachian culture engenders discrimination and isolation; (2) a need to identify safe spaces; (3) lack of access to identity-affirming health services; and (4) participants draw strength from limited but persistent resistance, advocacy, and visibility. Conclusion Sexual minority emerging adults experience intersectional stigma in a socially conservative Appalachian setting. Attention to their unique experiences points toward specific service and community support needs.
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