Abstract

Transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) people experience inequities in accessing health care, quality of care, and health outcomes. Rates of stress, depression, suicidal ideation/attempts, smoking, alcohol and substance use, and certain sexually transmitted infections are higher among TGNC people. Barriers to accessing care for TGNC people include social and economic marginalization; fear, stigma, and discrimination; and health care professionals (HCPs) with limited experience and knowledge about caring for TGNC people. Lack of knowledge and biased attitudes toward gender minorities within health care contribute to care that is substandard, delayed or refused outright; non-use of existing evidence-based guidelines for TGNC-related care; and inequitable policies and practices within health care organizations. Improving health professions students' and HCPs knowledge on LGBT+ health, and TGNC health specifically, is consistently called for across the literature.

This study sought to examine the effect of TGNC health education on senior-level nursing students' attitudes toward and knowledge about caring for TGNC clients. Incorporating TGNC health education into nursing curricula is one way to improve knowledge and start building gender-affirming care competencies that will persist into clinical practice.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 29214571; ProQuest document ID: 2688073692. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Tanya N. Carmichael, PhD, MSN, BSN, RNC-OB

Sigma Membership

Eta Beta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Quasi-Experimental Study, Other

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Gender-Affirming Care, Attitudes, Nursing Education

Advisor

Linda Copel

Second Advisor

Ruth McDermott-Levy

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Villanova University

Degree Year

2022

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2023-07-20

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