More than Marriages: How Nepal's Marriage Equality Law Shape Public Health?

Kamal Gautam; Kiran Paudel; Jeffrey A. Wickersham; Roman Shrestha

doi:10.3126/hprospect.v23i3.62765

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Kamal Gautam Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7121-7421
Kiran Paudel 1Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5590-4133
Jeffrey A. Wickersham Department of Internal Medicine, Section of Infectious Diseases, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7701-9162
Roman Shrestha Department of Allied Health Sciences, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06269, USA https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4340-3101

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https://doi.org/10.3126/hprospect.v23i3.62765

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Marriage equality, LGBTIQA+, Public health, Health policy

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Nepal became the second country in Asia to provide legal recognition of marriage to LGBTIQ couples after Taiwan. Moving beyond mere "same-sex marriage" to marriage equality is crucial, ensuring equal legal rights and opportunities for all when it comes to marriage. Studies indicate such legalization leads to positive health outcomes, including reduced STIs, lower rates of suicidal behavior, and decreased healthcare costs among LGBTIQ. To fully benefit from the legal recognition of marriage to LGBTIQ couples, Nepal must align all laws, implement inclusive policies, and provide high-quality healthcare tailored to the needs of the LGBTIQ.

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