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ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Cultural Adaptation and Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of the Gay Affirmative Practice Scale (GAP-ES).

Piotr Karniej, Anthony Dissen, Raúl Juárez-Vela, Antonio Martinez Sabater, Pablo Del Pozo-Herce, Vicente Gea-Caballero, Emmanuel Echaniz-Serrano, Michał Czapla

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Piotr KarniejFaculty of Finance and Management, WSB MERITO University in Wroclaw, 53-609 Wrocław, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-6489-2525
Anthony DissenSchool of Health Sciences, Stockton University, Galloway, NJ 08205, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0828-387X
Raúl Juárez-VelaGroup of Research in Care (GRUPAC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain.ORCID 0000-0003-3597-2048
Antonio Martinez SabaterGroup of Research in Care (GRUPAC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-6440-1431
Pablo Del Pozo-HerceResearch Group on Innovation in Health Care and Nursing Education (INcUidE), UNIE Universidad, 28040 Madrid, Spain.
Vicente Gea-CaballeroFaculty of Health Sciences, Research Group Community Health and Care, International University of Valencia, 46002 Valencia, Spain.ORCID 0000-0001-8607-3195
Emmanuel Echaniz-SerranoSapienf (B53_23R) Research Group, Department of Physiatry and Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Zaragoza, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4753-630X
Michał CzaplaGroup of Research in Care (GRUPAC), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of La Rioja, 26006 Logroño, Spain.ORCID 0000-0002-4245-5420

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objectivesLesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals often face discrimination in healthcare settings, resulting in health disparities. Evaluating healthcare professionals' affirmative practices is essential for promoting inclusive care and addressing these disparities. The aim of this study was to assess the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Gay Affirmative Practice Scale (GAP-ES), which measures healthcare professionals' affirmative practices towards gay individuals.

methodsBefore assessing its psychometric properties, the original Gay Affirmative Practice Scale (GAP) was translated and culturally adapted from English to Spanish. Following the translation, the psychometric properties were tested on a sample of 236 healthcare professionals. The internal consistency of the questionnaire was measured using Cronbach's alpha and the discriminatory power index. Factor structure was evaluated with Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) using the Diagonally Weighted Least Squares method.

resultsThe sample consisted of 152 female (64.41%) and 84 male (35.59%) participants, with 58.05% identifying as heterosexual, 28.81% as homosexual, and 13.14% as bisexual. The internal consistency of the GAP-ES was strong, with Cronbach's alpha values of 0.915 for the Beliefs subscale and 0.902 for the Behaviors subscale. The McDonald's Omega coefficient was 0.942, indicating high reliability. CFA confirmed a two-factor structure with satisfactory fit indices (CFI = 0.999, RMSEA = 0.071).

conclusionsThe GAP-ES demonstrates strong internal consistency and a stable factor structure. It is a reliable tool for evaluating affirmative practices toward LGBT patients in Spanish-speaking healthcare contexts, supporting improved care for this population. The integration of the GAP-ES into clinical practice and training programs may support the enhancement of cultural competence among healthcare professionals, contributing to the reduction of health disparities for LGBT patients in Spanish-speaking settings.

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acceptability of healthcaregaygay affirmativegay peoplegender minoritiesLGBT health care

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