Determining the Attitudes of Medicine Faculty Instructors Toward LGBT Individuals

Arslantas, Inan; Gökdemir, Özden; Dagbagli, Gamze; Mustan, Kemal; Güldal, Dilek

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“…Sex-based analysis revealed a higher average increase among female participants compared to their male counterparts. The observation that females also reported a higher average pre-test score suggests a potential baseline difference in attitudes to transgender health topics ( 42 , 43 ), further emphasizing the importance of tailoring educational interventions to address diverse starting points among participants.…”

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Evaluating the impact of distance learning on gender-affirming healthcare competence: knowledge acquisition and satisfaction among healthcare professionals in Italy

Favazzi,

Marconi,

Carbone

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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BackgroundTransgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals face significant healthcare barriers, with one of the most critical being the inadequate knowledge and skills of healthcare professionals (HCPs) in TGD health. To address this issue, we undertook a project to develop a distance learning course for all healthcare professions, encompassing a comprehensive range of topics related to TGD health issues.ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of a course on gender-affirming healthcare competence, with a focus on knowledge acquisition and satisfaction levels. The hypothesis was that participating in the course would enhance the participants' knowledge on the covered topics.MethodsA distance learning course, designed for all Continuing Medical Education professions, was conducted between March and September 2023. The course was structured according to the Problem-Based Learning methodology. We implemented a pre-test vs. post-test study design to evaluate the enhancement of knowledge, based on a set of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), and investigated users' satisfaction through the administration of a semi-structured questionnaire. We examined the pre- and post-course proportions of correct responses to questions, along with the mean score difference, categorized by learners' sex, age, and geographical area. Eventually, a Satisfaction Training Index was created.ResultsThe maximum capacity was reached, with 29,998 out of 30,000 available spots filled. Of those enrolled, 18,282 HCPs successfully completed the training. Post-test results revealed an increase in correct answers across all MCQs, with overall mean score rising from 48.8 to 68.0 (p < 0.001). Stratified analysis indicated improvements across all participant categories. A higher average increase among female (19.87) compared to male enrollees (17.06) was detected (p < 0.001). Both “over 55” and “46–55” age groups showed the greatest score increases compared to “35–46” and “under 35” groups, despite no significant differences in pre-test scores. Course satisfaction was high, averaging 4.38 out of 5. Top-rated aspects included “learning new concepts” (4.49), “accessibility” (4.46), and “platform functionality” (4.46).ConclusionOur research hypothesis was confirmed by the significant increase in knowledge going from pre-test to post-test and by the high level of user satisfaction. The obtained results serve as a foundation for planning additional professional education in TGD health.

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Evaluating the impact of distance learning on gender-affirming healthcare competence: knowledge acquisition and satisfaction among healthcare professionals in Italy

Favazzi,

Marconi,

Carbone

et al. 2024

Front. Public Health

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“…As such, these measures are essential in identifying growth areas and improving therapist training and infrastructure for LGBTQ+ services. Unfortunately, limited tools are available to assess the services provided by mental healthcare providers, particularly concerning LGBTQ+ clients [ 21 , 22 , 23 ]. The lack of measures in this area further stymie efforts to advance policies, programs, and practices designed to increase healthcare workforce readiness to serve LGBTQ+ populations.…”

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Preliminary Psychometric Evaluation of Novel Measures of Therapist Practice Related to LGBTQ+ Clients

Turpin,

Fish,

King-Marshall

et al. 2024

Healthcare

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Background: Culturally competent and equitable mental healthcare for LGBTQ+ people is critical for addressing mental health inequities for this population. Tools to assess therapists’ practice with LGBTQ+ clients are needed for research and clinical efforts related to mental healthcare equity goals. Methods: We conducted a preliminary assessment of the reliability and validity of a novel 28-item self-report measure assessing therapist practice with LGBTQ+ clients. We examined the construct validity using factor analyses, the convergent and criterion validity using intercorrelations with LGBTQ-affirming knowledge, self-efficacy, and attitudes, and the internal consistency using Cronbach alpha. Results: Our overall total LGBTQ+ practice measure demonstrated excellent internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.91) and was strongly associated with LGBTQ+ knowledge (rho = 0.377), self-efficacy (rho = 0.633), and LGBTQ+ attitudes (rho = 0.305). We also identified two subscales: “Commitment to Continued Learning” and “Affirmative Practices”, which demonstrated similarly strong internal consistency and tests of validity. Conclusions: Our novel measure of overall LGBTQ+ practice, including two subscales, demonstrated strong reliability and validity. These findings have important implications for practice and research in mental healthcare for LGBTQ+ clients. Future research exploring these measures in relationship to mental healthcare outcomes is recommended.

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Attitudes among physicians towards transgender and gender diverse people in Turkey: Relationship with religiousness, political view and conservatism

Ersoy,

Akrep,

Gönen

et al. 2024

Sociology Health & Illness

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According to several recent studies, physicians in various medical branches have some differences in attitudes towards transgender and gender‐diverse (TGD) persons based on religious or political beliefs. Our study aims to uncover the attitudes of the general physician community in Turkey, which has a youthful profile, regarding TGD individuals. The attitudes towards transgender individuals scale (ATTI) and the general conservatism scale, along with a form that asks about socio‐demographic factors, political beliefs, and level of religion, were administered online to physicians. The ATTI score of physicians (mean = 77.8) is favourable and did not vary among branches. Being female, being close to TGD, having left‐wing views, low conservatism and low religious belief scores were associated with positive attitudes towards TGD individuals. The physician profile’s moderate religious belief and left‐wing views can be interpreted as a country‐specific dynamic and did not prevent the approach from being positive. Despite physicians’ positive attitude towards TGD individuals on a professional level, there is resistance to contacting them in their daily lives. The possibility of the partial contribution of socially desirable response behaviour to positive scores should not be ignored.

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Determining the Attitudes of Medicine Faculty Instructors Toward LGBT Individuals

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Evaluating the impact of distance learning on gender-affirming healthcare competence: knowledge acquisition and satisfaction among healthcare professionals in Italy

Evaluating the impact of distance learning on gender-affirming healthcare competence: knowledge acquisition and satisfaction among healthcare professionals in Italy

Preliminary Psychometric Evaluation of Novel Measures of Therapist Practice Related to LGBTQ+ Clients

Attitudes among physicians towards transgender and gender diverse people in Turkey: Relationship with religiousness, political view and conservatism

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