ArticleThe European journal of general practice2024
Enhancing LGBT + primary healthcare in Slovenia: A national qualitative study of experiences and expectations of LGBT + people and family doctors.
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- Health professionals' knowledge and understanding of inclusion health: a systematic literature review.Health policy and planning · 2026Pooled it
- LGBTQ+ individuals' experiences of initial identity disclosure in primary healthcare services: a qualitative scoping review.International journal of nursing studies advances · 2026Review
- Aligning values and behaviours in LGBTQIA+ affirming care: primary care providers' perspectives.Primary health care research & development · 2026Article
- Understanding (non)disclosure of sexual orientation and gender identity in Slovenian primary healthcare: Perspectives from LGBT+ individuals and general practitioners.The European journal of general practice · 2025Article
- Healthcare professionals' experiences related LGBTQ+ patients and colleagues at their workplace: Descriptive research in Japan.Journal of general and family medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundDespite growing acceptance of LGBT + individuals, an underlying stigma persists even in healthcare, resulting in substandard care and worse healthcare outcomes for LGBT + individuals.
objectivesTo examine and compare the experiences and expectations regarding primary healthcare among LGBT + individuals and general practitioners (GPs) in Slovenia.
methodsWe conducted an online national qualitative study using open-ended questions. To reach LGBT + population snowball method of recruitment was employed by sharing the questionnaire through LGBT + organisations, while GPs were invited by email of Association of family doctors in Slovenia. Anonymous data was collected from October to December 2021 and the questionnaires of 25 GPs and 90 LGBT + individuals of various ages, backgrounds, gender identities and sexual orientations were reviewed using thematic analysis.
resultsBoth LGBT + participants and GPs expressed a desire for equal treatment. However, while all GPs claimed to treat all patients equally, LGBT + participants reported more varied experiences. Specific knowledge, especially on LGBT + terminology and healthcare, was perceived as lacking among GPs, leading LGBT + individuals to seek advice from specialists or community counselling. Systemic barriers, including societal stigmatisation and limited formal education on LGBT + issues, were identified, highlighting the need for designated safe spaces and improved GP training. Safety emerged as a central theme, crucial for fostering trust and disclosure between patients and healthcare providers.
conclusionThe study underscores the significance of a sense of safety in the patient-doctor relationship and highlights the need for improved training and attitudes to provide inclusive and affirming healthcare for LGBT + individuals.
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