Qualitative exploration of uterine cancer care for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer (LGBTQ+) patients in the UK: shifting from equality to equity.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Patients identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and/or queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) report significant disparities in cancer care and are disproportionally affected by a cancer diagnosis on a number of health-related indicators. This study aimed to explore uterine cancer (UC) care from the perspectives of LGBTQ+ patients and stakeholders, to identify this population's care needs, which have been underprioritised thus far.

Methods and analysis

Qualitative interview data were collected from three cohorts of participants: LGBTQ+ UC patients, partners of UC patients and stakeholders who provide advocacy and/or support within the UC care pathway, including healthcare professionals (HCPs). Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted and data were anal

SUBMITTER: Millet N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11298749 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature