Military Healthcare Providers' Knowledge and Comfort Regarding the Medical Care of Active Duty Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Patients.

Abstract:

PURPOSE:This study assessed military healthcare providers' knowledge, clinical practice, and comfort in caring for active duty (AD) lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) patients. METHODS:Primary care providers at Fort Bragg, North Carolina were surveyed anonymously. RESULTS:The response rate was 28% (n = 40). Almost two-thirds of the respondents felt comfortable discussing sexual health with AD patients, but only 5% inquired about same-sex sexual activity. Slightly less than one-third reported prior training in LGB healthcare topics and nearly four-fifths desired clear guidance from the Department of Defense regarding the process for screening and documentation of AD same-sex sexual activity. CONCLUSION:The findings highlight providers' need and desire for training in LGB patient care.

journal_name

LGBT Health

journal_title

LGBT health

authors

Rerucha CM,Runser LA,Ee JS,Hersey EG

doi

10.1089/lgbt.2016.0210

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2018-01-01 00:00:00

pages

86-90

issue

1

eissn

2325-8292

issn

2325-8306

journal_volume

5

pub_type

杂志文章