Contemporary LGBTQ + content that should be included in allied health professions education

Kirjava, Shade Avery; Rawal, D.; Xia, Alec; Moshin, Minhazul

doi:10.1007/s44217-023-00029-y

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“…It was also noted that none of the included studies focused on gender and sexual minority groups who are at a greater risk of health disparities including testicular diseases [17]. For example, infections of the epididymis and/or testis are often transmitted sexually and are common in the gay community and in men who have sex with men [19,20].…”

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Codesign and Launch of ‘On the Ball’: An Inclusive Community‐Based ‘Testicular Awareness’ Campaign

Saab,

Shetty,

McCarthy

et al. 2024

Health Expectations

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IntroductionIncreased awareness of testicular diseases can lead to early diagnosis. Evidence suggests that men's awareness of testicular diseases is low, with many expressing their willingness to delay help‐seeking for symptoms of concern. The risk of testicular diseases is higher in gender and sexual minority groups. In this study, we discuss the codesign, refinement and launch of ‘On the Ball’, an inclusive community‐based ‘testicular awareness’ campaign.MethodsThe World Café participatory research methodology was used. Individuals from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ friendly organisations, testicular cancer survivors, policymakers, media/marketing experts and graphic designers were recruited. Participants were handed a brief for ‘On the Ball’, which was designed based on feedback from a previous World Café workshop. They were assigned to three tables. Participants rotated tables at random for three 20‐min rounds of conversations. Each table had a facilitator who focussed on one element of the campaign brief. Data were collected using audio recorders and in writing and were analysed thematically.ResultsThirteen individuals participated in the workshop. The following themes emerged from the data: (i) campaign identity, (ii) campaign delivery and (iii) campaign impact. Participants recommended enhancements to the campaign logo, slogan, social media posts and poster. They suggested delivering the campaign online via social media and offline using various print and broadcast media. Participants recommended targeting areas with a large number of men such as workplaces. To help measure the impact of the campaign, participants proposed capturing social media analytics and tracking statistics relating to testicular diseases. Recommendations were used to refine the ‘On the Ball’ campaign and launch it in a university. In total, 411 students engaged with the various elements of the campaign during the soft launch.Conclusions‘On the Ball’ campaign visuals ought to be inclusive. Online and offline campaign delivery is warranted to reach out to a wider cohort. Campaign impact can be captured using social media analytics as well as measuring clinical outcomes relating to testicular diseases. Future research is needed to implement the campaign online and offline, explore its impact and evaluate its feasibility, acceptability, cost and effect on promoting testicular awareness.Patient or Public ContributionThe ‘On the Ball’ campaign was codesigned and refined with members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ friendly organisations, testicular cancer survivors, health policymakers, media and marketing experts and graphic designers using the World Café participatory research methodology.

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Codesign and Launch of ‘On the Ball’: An Inclusive Community‐Based ‘Testicular Awareness’ Campaign

Saab,

Shetty,

McCarthy

et al. 2024

Health Expectations

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“…12,13 Minority groups including gender and sexual minorities are at an increased risk of health disparities. 14 The incidence of epididymoorchitis, the most common cause of testicular symptoms, is highest in the gay community and in men who have sex with men, 15 emphasising the importance of raising testicular awareness among this population.…”

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Promoting ‘testicular awareness’: Co‐design of an inclusive campaign using the World Café Methodology

Saab,

Shetty,

McCarthy

et al. 2023

Health Expectations

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IntroductionTesticular cancer is the most common cancer in men aged 15–44 years in many countries. Most men with testicular cancer present with a lump. Testicular symptoms are more likely to occur secondary to benign diseases like epididymo‐orchitis, a common sexually transmitted infection. Gender and sexual minorities are at an increased risk of testicular diseases and health disparities. The aim of this study was to co‐design an inclusive community‐based campaign to promote testicular awareness.MethodsThis study uses the World Café methodology. Participation was sought from Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ friendly organisations, testicular cancer survivors, health policy makers, media and marketing experts and graphic designers. Participants engaged in three rounds of conversations to co‐design the campaign. Data were collected using drawing sheets, artefact cards, sticky notes, coloured markers and a voice recorder. Deductive thematic analysis was conducted.ResultsSeventeen individuals participated in the study. Six themes emerged from the analysis as follows: (i) online communication; (ii) offline communication; (iii) behavioural targeting and education; (iv) campaign frequency and reach; (v) demographic segmentation; and (vi) campaign identity. The use of social media for campaign delivery featured strongly in all conversations. Participants also recommended offline communication using posters and radio/television advertisements to scale up the campaign and achieve wider reach. Advertisements to overcome embarrassment surrounding testicular health were particularly recommended. Participants emphasised that campaign delivery must be dynamic whilst ensuring that the health‐promoting messages are not diluted or lost. They stressed the importance of being inclusive and tailoring the campaign to different age groups, gender identities and sexual orientations.ConclusionsStudy recommendations will be used to design and deliver the campaign. Future research will be needed to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, cost and effect of the campaign on promoting testicular awareness and early detection of testicular diseases.Patient or Public ContributionA participatory research approach was used to co‐design the campaign with members of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ (LGBTQ+) friendly organisations, LGBTQ+ student bodies, LGBTQ+ staff networks, LGBTQ+ sports clubs, men's health organisations, testicular cancer survivors, health policy makers, media and marketing experts and graphic designers.

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Twelve tips for LGBT+-inclusive undergraduate and postgraduate medical education

Muschialli,

Coduri-Fulford,

Garbett

et al. 2024

Medical Teacher

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Contemporary LGBTQ + content that should be included in allied health professions education

Cited by 5 publications

References 41 publications

Codesign and Launch of ‘On the Ball’: An Inclusive Community‐Based ‘Testicular Awareness’ Campaign

Codesign and Launch of ‘On the Ball’: An Inclusive Community‐Based ‘Testicular Awareness’ Campaign

Promoting ‘testicular awareness’: Co‐design of an inclusive campaign using the World Café Methodology

Twelve tips for LGBT+-inclusive undergraduate and postgraduate medical education

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