Barriers to correct pronoun usage in healthcare settings.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Using correct pronouns is an impactful way to establish affirming environments for transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) patients. However, physicians often report struggling with this.

Objective

This study set out to conduct an initial root cause analysis of factors contributing to medical students and physicians failing to use TGNB patients' correct pronouns.

Methods

A 10-item Qualtrics survey was sent to medical students, residents, and physicians practicing in Central Ohio. Participants were asked to describe perceived challenges or barriers colleagues have regarding correctly using TGNB patients' correct pronouns. A directed content analysis of participant responses was performed utilizing a fishbone diagram root cause analysis tool as a basis for conceptua

SUBMITTER: Makara J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11428900 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature