Análise do conhecimento de estudantes de medicina acerca da identidade de gênero

Visgueira, Filipe Levy Leite; Chaves, Suzanne Raquel Silva; Batista, Luiza Ivete Vieira; Nunes, Maria das Dores Sousa

doi:10.1590/1981-5271v45.4-20200526

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“…Visgueira (33), analyzing the knowledge of medical students, for example, about gender identity (n=122), showed high percentages of inadequate responses regarding the differences between definitions and specific behaviors of the transsexual population; moreover, the approach to the subject during the undergraduate course was minimal or non-existent; data that corroborate the analysis in this study, which showed that 58 of the participants (79.45%) reported not having received any training on the theme of LGBT+ and gender identity.…”

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Profile and Training on Gender Identity Among Health Professionals in the Caeté Region in the Eastern Amazon

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Fernandes

Nunes

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Introduction: The National Policy on Integral Health of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites, and Transsexuals (PNSILGBT+) aims to eliminate discrimination and institutional prejudice in public health services, with emphasis on training and enabling professionals to assist in the care of this population. However, for transsexuals and transvestites, this access continues to be neglected. Aim: To determine the profile of health professionals, their academic-professional training in health, and their knowledge about the specificities of gender identity. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional, observational, quantitative survey conducted with health professionals working in the Caetés Region. Data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire, which was applied online via Google Forms in the period from March 2021 to August 2021. Results: The sample consisted of 73 participants: 82.19% female, 100% cisgender, with a mean age of 32.37±7.80 years, and the majority self-declared as Catholic (65.75%). The largest number of health professionals were in Nursing (34.24%), practicing in Tertiary Care (50.68%), with an average time of service of 6.24±6.30 years. The volunteers reported that they did not understand the difference between cisgender and transgender people (57.53%), admitting that they had not received any training on gender identity or the healthcare of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites, and Transsexuals (LGBT)+ people (79.45%). However, 87.67% understood the importance of training on this subject for the healthcare of this population. Conclusion: The academic training and professional development of health professionals are still lacking when it comes to the theme studied; a fundamental point needed to comply with the National Curricular Guidelines (NCDs) for courses in health, National Policy for Professional Development, and in particular, the PNSILGBT+. Clinical Implications: This study demonstrates the need for continued trainings on gender identity, health and care of the LGBT+ population, with a focus on transgender people, to eliminate institutional bias. Strengths and limitations: The research was based on the search for professionals' knowledge about gender identity, even in healthcare in a region in the interior of the Amazon, however it did not reach the preterit sample n, but it was important for the debate between the professionals reached and the institutions and their managers. Keywords: Gender Identity; Transgender; Sexual and Gender Minorities; Vocational training; Professional development.

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Profile and Training on Gender Identity Among Health Professionals in the Caeté Region in the Eastern Amazon

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Fernandes

Nunes

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“…Because this community violates conventional expectations, they become targeted for discrimination and victimization 15 . Literature has reported various forms of transgender discrimination in medical schools: medical students not knowing the meaning of "transgender" and presenting inadequate responses regarding the gynecological examination in trans patients 16 , the lack of content aimed at trans health in medical schools 17 and the lack of publications on the health of people whose gender identity is considered as dissident 18 are some examples.…”

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Sexual Orientation of Medical Students and Influence on Academic Performance and Mental Health

Fratelli¹,

Spessoto²,

Junior³

2022

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Introduction: Sexuality is a central aspect of being human, though its diversity is not completely accepted in society nor at medical schools. As a consequence, minority medical students face discrimination, poorer mental health, loneliness and worse academic performance. Objective: To investigate the sexual diversity of medical students and its possible influence on academic performance and mental health. Method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted involving 187 undergraduate students of medicine. They answered a self-administrated multiplechoice questionnaire about their demographic characteristics, assigned sex at birth, sexual orientation, gender identity, whether sexual orientation and/or gender identity interferes with academic performance and whether they conceal their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Participants also responded the Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21) and questions about discrimination an loneliness. Results: Of the 187 undergraduate students of medicine that answered the questionnaire, 37,4% were LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual), 62.5% were heterosexual and 100% were cisgender. Reported not openly assuming their sexuality 31.42% of the minority students. LGBTQIA+ accounted for 95, 72.90 and 81.82% of the students with extremely severe depression, anxiety and stress, respectively. Bisexual accounted for 63.63, 67.74 and 55.55% of LGBTQIA+ students with extremely severe depression, anxiety and stress, respectively. The majority of LGBTQIA+ students frequently felt alone (70%), isolated (72.85%) or excluded (68.58%). Most students (92.5%) reported their sexual orientation and/or gender identity did not affect their studies. Conclusion: LGBTQIA+ medical students present worse mental health (depression, anxiety and stress) and feel more excluded. Among them, bisexuals present greater vulnerability. Most medical students report their sexual orientation does not interfere with academic performance.

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Análise do conhecimento de estudantes de medicina acerca da identidade de gênero

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Profile and Training on Gender Identity Among Health Professionals in the Caeté Region in the Eastern Amazon

Profile and Training on Gender Identity Among Health Professionals in the Caeté Region in the Eastern Amazon

Sexual Orientation of Medical Students and Influence on Academic Performance and Mental Health

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