Evaluating the long-term impact of a distance learning course on attitudes, skills, practices, and knowledge in gender-affirming healthcare among healthcare professionals in Italy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals face significant health disparities, often due to healthcare providers' (HCPs) insufficient training and awareness. Comprehensive educational interventions are essential to improve both cultural competence and medical knowledge. While previous evaluations of training programs have shown short-term benefits, evidence on long-term outcomes remains scarce. This study extends the findings of an earlier evaluation of a distance learning course on TGD healthcare, exploring the sustainability of its effects over time.

Objectives

To assess changes in self-reported attitudes, skills, practices, and knowledge retention 6 months after course completion.

Methods

A longitudinal design was used with assessments at baseli

SUBMITTER: Marconi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12265919 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature