Role of clinical laboratories in reporting results of transgender individuals on hormonal therapy

Phiri-Ramongane, Boitumelo; Khine, AA

doi:10.1080/16089677.2021.1997415

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“…Even the basic inclusion of sex as a variable is missing from many studies, particularly in fields related to human health ( Woitowich et al 2020 ; Garcia-Sifuentes and Maney 2021 ). However, uncritically applying a simple binary without considering the mechanisms shaping sex-specific effects can confound inferences ( Casto et al 2022 ) and when applied to humans, completely erases the biological realities of TGNC and intersex people ( Cheung et al 2021 ; Phiri-Ramongane and Khine 2022 ).…”

Section: The Interplay Of Science and Societymentioning

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Multivariate Models of Animal Sex: Breaking Binaries Leads to a Better Understanding of Ecology and Evolution

McLaughlin

Brock

Gates

et al. 2023

Integrative and Comparative Biology

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‘Sex’ is often used to describe a suite of phenotypic and genotypic traits of an organism related to reproduction. However, these traits – gamete type, chromosomal inheritance, physiology, morphology, behavior, etc. – are not necessarily coupled, and the rhetorical collapse of variation into a single term elides much of the complexity inherent in sexual phenotypes. We argue that consideration of ‘sex’ as a constructed category operating at multiple biological levels opens up new avenues for inquiry in our study of biological variation. We apply this framework to three case studies that illustrate the diversity of sex variation, from decoupling sexual phenotypes to the evolutionary and ecological consequences of intrasexual polymorphisms. We argue that instead of assuming binary sex in these systems, some may be better categorized as multivariate and nonbinary. Finally, we conduct a meta-analysis of terms used to describe diversity in sexual phenotypes in the scientific literature to highlight how a multivariate model of sex can clarify, rather than cloud, studies of sexual diversity within and across species. We argue that such an expanded framework of ‘sex’ better equips us to understand evolutionary processes, and that as biologists it is incumbent upon us to push back against misunderstandings of the biology of sexual phenotypes that enact harm on marginalized communities.

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Section: The Interplay Of Science and Societymentioning

confidence: 99%

Multivariate Models of Animal Sex: Breaking Binaries Leads to a Better Understanding of Ecology and Evolution

McLaughlin

Brock

Gates

et al. 2023

Integrative and Comparative Biology

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“…Even the basic inclusion of sex as a variable is missing from many studies, particularly in fields related to human health (Woitowich et al 2020; Garcia-Sifuentes and Maney 2021). However, uncritically applying a simple binary without considering the mechanisms shaping sex-specific effects can confound inferences (Casto et al 2022) and completely erases the biological realities of TGNC and intersex people (Cheung et al 2021; Phiri-Ramongane and Khine 2022).…”

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Multivariate models of animal sex: breaking binaries leads to a better understanding of ecology and evolution

McLaughlin

Brock

Gates

et al. 2023

Preprint

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Sex is often used to describe a suite of phenotypic and genotypic traits of an organism related to reproduction. However, not all of these traits - gamete type, chromosomal inheritance, physiology, morphology, behavior, etc. - are necessarily linked, and the rhetorical collapse of variation into a single term elides much of the complexity inherent in reproductive phenotypes. We argue that consideration of sex as a constructed category operating at multiple biological levels opens up new avenues for inquiry in our study of biological variation. We apply this framework to three case studies that illustrate the diversity of sex variation, from decoupling sexual phenotypes to the evolutionary and ecological consequences of intrasexual polymorphisms. We argue that instead of assuming binary or bimodal sex in these systems, some may be better categorized as multimodal. Finally, we conduct a meta-analysis of terms used to describe diversity in sexual phenotypes in the scientific literature to highlight how a more inclusive and expansive framework for multimodal sex can clarify, rather than cloud, studies of sexual diversity within and across species. We argue that such an expanded understanding of sex better equips us to understand evolutionary processes on their own terms, and that as biologists it is incumbent upon us to push back against misunderstandings of the biology of sexual phenotypes that enact harm on marginalized communities.

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“…Currently, in South Africa, studies have shown that a lack of resources, unsupported structural environments, and lack of policies and guidelines for LGBTQI patients in the healthcare facilities are some of the hindering factors for PHC nurses to continue providing SRHS to LGBTQI patients [ 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 ]. Moreover, the literature reports that PHC nurses experience difficulties in providing SHRS to LGBTQI individuals; this is due to unsupported institutional conditions and a lack of training, skills, and knowledge about LGBTQI health-related issues [ 7 , 12 , 13 ].…”

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Primary Healthcare Nurse’s Barriers and Facilitators to Providing Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Services of LGBTQI Individuals: A Qualitative Study

Seretlo

Mokgatle

2022

Healthcare

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In most cases, we only hear Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex (LGBTQI) patients complaining about nurses being the reason for not accessing and utilizing healthcare services; for example, studies reports on the different attitudes of healthcare providers including nurses against LGBTQI patients. However, factors influencing the behavior of South African Primary Healthcare (PHC) Nurses toward LGBTQI patients are rarely reported. The study aimed to explore how PHC nurses experienced and perceived sexual and reproductive health services for LGBTQI individuals in Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa. The study followed qualitative research using an exploratory design approach. The sample included 27 PHC nurses from Tshwane, Gauteng Province, South Africa. In-depth face-to-face interviews were coded and analyzed using Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) which included five interrelated steps. The results revealed three main themes: barriers to the provision of LGBTQI-related SRHS, facilitators for the provision of SRHS to LGBTQI individuals, and strategies to improve LGBTQI individuals’ SRHS accessibility and availability. Common barriers were related to the institutions, PHC nurses, the general public, and LGBTQI patients themselves. Regardless of the challenges faced by PHC nurses, there were some enabling factors that pushed them to continue rendering SHRS to LGBTQI patients who came to their clinics. Almost all PHC nurses suggested the importance of awareness, transparency, collaboration, and the need for training related to LGBTQI healthcare issues.

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Role of clinical laboratories in reporting results of transgender individuals on hormonal therapy

Cited by 4 publications

References 18 publications

Multivariate Models of Animal Sex: Breaking Binaries Leads to a Better Understanding of Ecology and Evolution

Multivariate Models of Animal Sex: Breaking Binaries Leads to a Better Understanding of Ecology and Evolution

Multivariate models of animal sex: breaking binaries leads to a better understanding of ecology and evolution

Primary Healthcare Nurse’s Barriers and Facilitators to Providing Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Services of LGBTQI Individuals: A Qualitative Study

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