Expectation is Always that the Practitioner Might Not Be Okay with Queerness
Experiences of LGBTQ+ With the Healthcare System in Saskatchewan, Canada
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3615447 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ashlyn Schwab (University of Saskatchewan), Noemi Peters (0000-0002-7407-995X, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada), Karen Lawson (0000-0002-1037-5805, University of Saskatchewan), Abbas Jessani (0000-0001-7728-2067, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 71 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 56-71 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Homosexuality (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0091-8369 • E-ISSN: 1540-3602 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00918369.2022.2103871 |
| PMID | 35930320 |
| OpenAlex | W4289952323 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 21 |
This project aimed to explore the experiences of perceived mistrust and stigma by the LGBTQ+ members while accessing healthcare services in Saskatchewan, Canada. In partnership with local organization, a community-based participatory research (CBPR) approach was employed and, semi structured descriptive interviews were conducted. Sixteen participants ranging from age 20-60 were recruited and interviewed. Inductive coding method with thematic data analysis was performed, and descriptive comprehensive results were produced. The LGBTQ+ community reported negative experiences within the context of four emerging themes: (a) perceived stigma and discrimination in healthcare settings, (b) practitioners' LGBTQ+-specific healthcare knowledge, (c) the need for LGBTQ+-specific cultural sensitivity and inclusion, and (d) a call for changes in healthcare policy. Each theme and its corresponding experiences serve as a baseline of information to demonstrate the need for improved access to safe healthcare and increased sustainable health for the LGBTQ+ community members. This calls for training and education, establishing cultural sensitivity, and mandating policy changes could improve the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community members
Community-based participatory research · Context (archaeology · Cultural competence · General partnership · Health care · Inclusion (mineral · Participatory action research · Pedagogy · Political science · Public relations · Qualitative research · Sociology · Thematic analysis · LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 4 |
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| Citations per year | 1,33 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 4 |