Knowledge, behaviours, and training related to 2SLGBTQIA+ health education amongst entry-level physiotherapy students in Canada: results of a nationwide, cross-sectional survey

Autor: Codie A. Primeau, Holly T. Philpott, Kyle Vader, Janelle Unger, Christina Y. Le, Trevor B. Birmingham, Joy C. MacDermid
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: BMC Medical Education, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1472-6920
DOI: 10.1186/s12909-023-04499-4
Popis: Abstract Background Individuals who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ report worse health outcomes than heterosexual/cisgender counterparts, in part due to poor experiences with healthcare professionals. This may stem from inadequate 2SLGBTQIA+ health and inclusiveness training in health professional student education. The purpose of the study was to evaluate knowledge, behaviours, and training related to 2SLGBTQIA+ health education and inclusiveness for entry-level physiotherapy students in Canada. Methods We conducted a nationwide, cross-sectional survey with physiotherapy students from accredited Canadian physiotherapy programs. We administered the survey through Qualtrics and recruited students through targeted recruitment emails and social media posts on Twitter and Instagram between August and December 2021. Survey responses are reported as frequencies (percentage). We also completed multivariable logistic regressions to evaluate associations among question responses related to working with 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals (i.e., communication, feeling prepared and assessment competency). Covariates included training hours (
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