Providing care to LGBT patients in Guyana: an assessment of medical providers’ knowledge, attitudes and readiness to learn

Rambarran, N. , Goodman, J. and Simpson, J. (2021) Providing care to LGBT patients in Guyana: an assessment of medical providers’ knowledge, attitudes and readiness to learn. International Journal of Sexual Health, 33(1), pp. 18-28. (doi: 10.1080/19317611.2020.1846656)

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Abstract

This study investigated the knowledge, attitudes and desire for continued education among Guyanese doctors with regards to LGBT health. It utilized a mixed methodology of quantitative, self-administered online surveys among 90 doctors, and qualitative semi-structured individual interviews with 8 other doctors. Descriptive and analytic calculations were performed on the quantitative data while thematic analysis was used for the qualitative data. The results show moderate knowledge levels regarding LGBT health, with deficits in awareness of LGBT health disparities; generally nondiscriminatory attitudes; and suboptimal education on LGBT health. Further training and pre-service curricular changes are necessary to address gaps and improve competency.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Rambarran Gill, Nastassia Sharana
Authors: Rambarran, N., Goodman, J., and Simpson, J.
College/School:College of Social Sciences
Journal Name:International Journal of Sexual Health
Publisher:Taylor & Francis
ISSN:1931-7611
ISSN (Online):1931-762X
Published Online:08 December 2020

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