A Guide to Creating a Gender-Affirming Environment Through a Community Lens Approach.

Publication Title

Primary care

Authors

Kevin S Wang, Swedish Family Medicine - First Hill Residency Program, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA, Swedish LGBTQI+ Initiative, Swedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USAFollow
Max Sutherland
Alec W Gibson
Theodore Gobillot
Elizabeth Conley
Kim Matsumoto

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2021

Keywords

washington; seattle; swedish; diversity/inclusion

Abstract

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) communities continue to experience health care disparities and inequities due to a shortage of trained health care providers, despite increased attention to LGBTQI+ health care. Many settings are starting to integrate gender-affirming health care and focus training on the provision of hormonal therapy, medications to decrease the risk of human immunodeficiency acquisition, and referrals to surgeons for affirming surgical procedures. A vital component to providing inclusive and comprehensive care involves community input, engagement, and buy-in. This article provides a framework for comprehensive gender-affirming health care through the lens of community involvement and outreach.

Specialty/Research Institute

Population Health

Specialty/Research Institute

Family Medicine