Exploring communication preferences of trans and gender diverse individuals-A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Trans and gender-diverse individuals experience adverse health outcomes that might be due, in addition to other factors, to stigma and discrimination in the health care sector. At the same time, the concept of person-centred care acknowledges the role of patient-physician communication in health care outcomes. This study aims to explore patient-physician communication preferences in trans and gender-diverse individuals.

Method

A qualitative interview study was conducted, including N = 10 participants between February and March 2022. Participants were interviewed using a semi-structured interview guideline, based on previous knowledge in person-centred care and sample specific communication. Participants were asked about their experiences and wishes in patient-phys

SUBMITTER: von der Warth R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10446207 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature