Abstract

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) is an acronym that groups together four populations under one umbrella term. Each of these populations has their own distinct and unique health care needs. Transgender persons may present their gender differently than what is considered the societal norm. As a result, they are more prone to discrimination, harassment and acts of violence than other marginalized populations. Prior experiences with health care professionals may cause transgender persons to avoid seeking health care when needed. As more persons identify as transgender, the need to educate health care providers on the appropriate and sensitive care of this population takes on greater importance. In an effort to address the disparities of sexual and gender minorities, learning to care for this population should begin early on in nursing education. However, if nurse educators are not familiar with or have bias towards this population, it is unlikely that appropriate content to address the specific needs of this population will be included in course content. Educators may not be well versed on this topic owing to the lack of inclusion in the literature which may be a barrier. Nurses must recognize the variances that exist among diverse populations in order to effectively treat and affect positive health care outcomes.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 10793979; ProQuest document ID: 2061125076. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Vanessa A. Pomarico-Denino, EdD, FNP-BC, FAANP

Sigma Membership

Mu Beta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

Gender Binary, Gender Dysphoria, Gender Identity, Heteronormativity, Transgender, Transition, LGBT

Advisor

Mary Ellen Doherty

Second Advisor

Ellen Abate

Third Advisor

Jamison Green

Fourth Advisor

Lisa Rebeschi

Degree

Doctoral-Other

Degree Grantor

Southern Connecticut State University

Degree Year

2018

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2021-10-26

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