ArticleJournal of clinical medicine2017
Cancer and the LGBTQ Population: Quantitative and Qualitative Results from an Oncology Providers' Survey on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Behaviors.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 82 citations in OpenAlex.
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- Strengthening cancer care for the LGBTQIA+ population in Nepal: A narrative review to set priorities for equitable oncology services.Dialogues in health · 2025Review
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- Examining the pedagogical practices that support cultural proficiency development in graduate health science students.BMC medical education · 2024Article
- Challenges and opportunities of LGBTQ health nudging.Health science reports · 2024Article
- Knowledge and perceived competence with sexual and gender minority healthcare topics among medical students and medical school faculty.BMC medical education · 2023Article
- Evaluating Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, Practices and Education Interest in LGBTQ2 + Cancer Care.Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education · 2023Article
- Approaching sexuality in LGBTQIAP + patients with cancer: scoping review.BMC public health · 2023Article
- Review of current 2SLGBTQIA+ inequities in the Canadian health care system.Frontiers in public health · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundDespite growing social acceptance, the LGBTQ population continues to face barriers to healthcare including fear of stigmatization by healthcare providers, and providers' lack of knowledge about LGBTQ-specific health issues. This analysis focuses on the assessment of quantitative and qualitative responses from a subset of providers who identified as specialists that treat one or more of the seven cancers that may be disproportionate in LGBTQ patients.
methodsA 32-item web-based survey was emailed to 388 oncology providers at a single institution. The survey assessed: demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and practice behaviors.
resultsOncology providers specializing in seven cancer types had poor knowledge of LGBTQ-specific health needs, with fewer than half of the surveyed providers (49.5%) correctly answering knowledge questions. Most providers had overall positive attitudes toward LGBTQ patients, with 91.7% agreeing they would be comfortable treating this population, and would support education and/or training on LGBTQ-related cancer health issues.
conclusionResults suggest that despite generally positive attitudes toward the LGBTQ population, oncology providers who treat cancer types most prevalent among the population, lack knowledge of their unique health issues. Knowledge and practice behaviors may improve with enhanced education and training on this population's specific needs.
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