Designing and Evaluating a Gender-Affirming Educational Initiative for Optimal HIV Care: An Intrinsic Case Study
Autor: | Brett Mutschler, Alexandra Howson, Andrew McCrea |
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Rok vydání: | 2022 |
Předmět: |
Gerontology
Mechanism (biology) business.industry Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) Medicine (miscellaneous) Gender nonconforming medicine.disease_cause medicine.disease humanities Health equity Gender Studies Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Short Reports Transgender Health care medicine Psychology business |
Zdroj: | Transgend Health |
ISSN: | 2688-4887 |
Popis: | Purpose: Gender-affirming care that integrates transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC)-related and/or transition-related health care needs is an effective mechanism to increase the number of TGNC patients being screened for HIV and linked to HIV services. Methods: Evaluation of a gender-affirming education initiative to help clinicians in one clinic provides better care for TGNC patients. Results: Processes and factors that support the effective implementation of a gender-affirming clinical environment include (1) establishing credibility within the local TGNC community; (2) the critical role played by a patient navigator; and (3) awareness of the lived experience of being TGNC. Participating in the education initiative boosted team motivation, improved knowledge and competence, and provided opportunities for training nonclinical staff. Conclusion: This practice assessment interview offers a unique window into the impact of an education initiative on the effective implementation of a gender-affirming clinical environment. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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