A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study on Awareness and Acceptance of Homosexuality in Coimbatore.

Introduction: Acceptance of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) community among the public varies greatly depending on cultural and social factors. The present study estimated homosexuality acceptance and the factors influencing its recognition among the general population in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was performed among people residing in urban and rural field practice areas of a tertiary care hospital in Coimbatore.