An assessment of the attitudes, knowledge, and education regarding the health care needs of LGBTQ patients with cancer: results of an ESMO/SIOPE global survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals with cancer have specific and unique health issues and needs. Reports persist of inequalities in the care provided for these patients, making it important to assess the attitudes and knowledge of LGBTQ needs among those who provide care.

Materials and methods

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) and the European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOP Europe) Adolescents and Young Adults Working Group designed this survey comprising 67 questions covering demographics, knowledge, and education of LGBTQ health needs, and attitudes regarding LGBTQ patients with cancer.

Results

Among the 672 respondents, a majority do not ask about sexual orientation and gender identity during first vi

SUBMITTER: Saloustros E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11410726 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature