scholarly journals Navigating iPLEDGE enrollment for transgender and gender-diverse patients: a guide for providing culturally competent care

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Julia L. Gao ◽  
Nick Thoreson ◽  
Erica D. Dommasch
Keyword(s):  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Culturally Competent Care ◽  
Gender Diverse ◽  
And Gender

Reproductive Health in LGBTQ Populations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marybeth Meservey ◽  
Yvonne Gomez-Carrion
Keyword(s):  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Preventive Healthcare ◽  
Culturally Competent Care ◽  
Gender Nonconforming ◽  
The Past ◽  
Gender Binary ◽  
News Organizations ◽  
Healthcare Experiences ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Lay Public

The healthcare community and lay public have become more aware of transgender (TG) people in the past decade as celebrities have publicly transitioned and activists have pushed back against restrictive laws. Movies, television, nonfiction books, and novels increasingly represent the experience of people who are TG. News organizations and entertainment outlets have given attention to the lives, needs, and challenges of TG and gender-nonconforming individuals. Nonetheless, TG individuals are often fearful when seeking healthcare. Experiences of shame, judgment, and rejection with providers lead to anxiety in future encounters. The number of clinical providers who feel prepared to offer care for TG individuals is limited. Many TG individuals have been denied basic primary and preventive healthcare as a result of their TG status. Understanding the concepts of TG and gender nonconformance expands the skill set of the healthcare professional for providing culturally competent care to all patients and their family members. This review contains 26 figures, and 59 references. Key Words: cis-sexual, gender binary, gender confirmation surgery, gender dysphoria, gender nonconforming, intersex, LGBTQ, queer, transgender, WPATH

Persistent Misunderstandings about Being Transgender and Their Effect on Pediatric Care

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-39
Author(s):  
Gerald D. Coleman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Literature ◽  
Gender Ideology ◽  
Pediatric Care ◽  
Sex And Gender ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Personal Choice ◽  
Culturally Competent Care ◽  
Medicine And Philosophy ◽  
Considerable Confusion ◽  
And Gender

There is no paucity of academic studies, medical literature, or media attention given to concerns about gender ideology and being transgender. When reporting their findings, however, some researchers and practitioners working from a purely secular perspective overstep medical observations to make metaphysical pronouncements. This causes considerable confusion and stifles dialogue that could occur if the line between medicine and philosophy were clearly delineated. Properly understood, transgender describes an observable distress due to incongruence between one’s birth sex and gender identity. Conversely, gender ideology is a metaphysical conclusion, which argues that a person’s gender is fluid and open to personal choice. Clearly distinguishing between these can help families, clinicians, and society provide medically appropriate and culturally competent care to those with gender dysphoria, especially children.

Reproductive Health in LGBTQ Populations

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marybeth Meservey ◽  
Yvonne Gomez-Carrion
Keyword(s):  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Preventive Healthcare ◽  
Culturally Competent Care ◽  
Gender Nonconforming ◽  
The Past ◽  
Gender Binary ◽  
News Organizations ◽  
Healthcare Experiences ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Lay Public

The healthcare community and lay public have become more aware of transgender (TG) people in the past decade as celebrities have publicly transitioned and activists have pushed back against restrictive laws. Movies, television, nonfiction books, and novels increasingly represent the experience of people who are TG. News organizations and entertainment outlets have given attention to the lives, needs, and challenges of TG and gender-nonconforming individuals. Nonetheless, TG individuals are often fearful when seeking healthcare. Experiences of shame, judgment, and rejection with providers lead to anxiety in future encounters. The number of clinical providers who feel prepared to offer care for TG individuals is limited. Many TG individuals have been denied basic primary and preventive healthcare as a result of their TG status. Understanding the concepts of TG and gender nonconformance expands the skill set of the healthcare professional for providing culturally competent care to all patients and their family members. This review contains 26 figures, and 59 references. Key Words: cis-sexual, gender binary, gender confirmation surgery, gender dysphoria, gender nonconforming, intersex, LGBTQ, queer, transgender, WPATH

scholarly journals The Rainbow Mental Health Support Experiences Study: Summary of Findings

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Gender Diverse ◽  
Sexuality And Gender ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support ◽  
And Gender ◽  
A Current

International research shows that sex, sexuality, and gender diverse peoplearound the world experience high rates of adverse mental health outcomesas a result of stress caused by stigma, violence, and discrimination. Researchfrom Aotearoa – a country well-known for being at the forefront of socialchange – suggests that mental health disparities within rainbow communitiesreflect those seen overseas, but there is a current lack of research examiningwhether rainbow community members are receiving the support they need. This research aimed to extend current understandings of rainbow therapy experiences, in order to inform training for culturally competent mental health care in the New Zealand context. An online survey was completed by 1575 rainbow people who had accessed mental health services in Aotearoa. This report presents an overview of the survey findings.

scholarly journals Queer and Trans Experiences of Accessing Mental Health Support in Aotearoa: Summary of Findings for Participants and Community Advisors

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gloria Fraser
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Gender Diverse ◽  
Trans People ◽  
Sexuality And Gender ◽  
The World ◽  
Mental Health Support ◽  
Health Support ◽  
And Gender

A substantial body of international research demonstrates that sex, sexuality, and gender diverse people around the world experience high rates of adverse mental health outcomes as a result of stress caused by stigma, violence, and discrimination. Research from Aotearoa – a country well-known for being at the forefront of social change – suggests that mental health disparities within rainbow communities reflect those seen internationally. But are queer and trans people receiving the support they need from Aotearoa’s mental health system? This research aimed to extend current understandings of LGBTQI+ therapy experiences, in order to inform training for culturally competent mental health care in the New Zealand context. Using thematic analysis, I analysed data from interviews with 34 LGBTQI+ young adults (aged 16 - 30) who had accessed mental health support in New Zealand. In this report I provide an overview of this analysis, and discuss implications for clinical practice.

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