Healthcare professionals' experiences and perceptions about LGBTIQA+ safety and responsiveness in a mainstream Australian health service: Qualitative findings.
Journal: Archives of psychiatric nursing
Volume: 48
Issue:
Year of Publication: 2024
Affiliated Institutions:
Mental Health, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Victoria Pde, Fitzroy, Victoria , Australia; Department of Social Work, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Level , Building C, Caulfield Campus, Dandenong Road, Caulfield East, Victoria , Australia; Western Health, Furlong Road, St. Albans, Victoria , Australia.
Mental Health, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Victoria Pde, Fitzroy, Victoria , Australia.
Department of Social Work, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Level , Building C, Caulfield Campus, Dandenong Road, Caulfield East, Victoria , Australia; Department of Social Work, Casey Hospital, Monash Health, - Kangan Drive Berwick, Victoria , Australia.
Department of General Practice, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, Victoria , Australia; Gender Clinic, Monash Health, - Fitzroy St, St Kilda, Victoria , Australia.
Mental Health, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Victoria Pde, Fitzroy, Victoria , Australia; Department of Social Work, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Level , Building C, Caulfield Campus, Dandenong Road, Caulfield East, Victoria , Australia. Electronic address: melissa.petrakis@monash.edu.
Abstract summary
To explore experiences and perspectives of healthcare workers regarding LGBTIQA+ safety and responsiveness.Thematic analysis of semi-structured, in-depth interviews, and pre-surveys to collect demographics and knowledge self-rating scales.Of 38 multidisciplinary healthcare staff, 44.7 % identified as LGBTIQA+ and 55.3 % as heterosexual and cisgender allies. Participants discussed experiences, noting strengths and gaps in affirming practice and organisational support, and training and education opportunities.Health services need to prioritise LGBTIQA+ safety and responsiveness for staff, patients, carers and families. LGBTIQA+ healthcare staff report that they have had experiences of trauma, minority stress, discrimination, homophobia and/or transphobia, and look for visible safe spaces at work and see safer clinical care.
Authors & Co-authors:
Kilicaslan
Lewis
Kennon
Lane
Petrakis
Study Outcome
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