Improving Shared Decision Making For Asian American Pacific Islander Sexual and Gender Minorities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) sexual and gender minorities (SGM) face unique challenges in mental health and accessing high-quality health care.

Objective

The objective of this study was to identify barriers and facilitators for shared decision making (SDM) between AAPI SGM and providers, especially surrounding mental health.

Research design

Interviews, focus groups, and surveys.

Subjects

AAPI SGM interviewees in Chicago (n=20) and San Francisco (n=20). Two focus groups (n=10) in San Francisco.

Measures

Participants were asked open-ended questions about their health care experiences and how their identities impacted these encounters. Follow-up probes explored SDM and mental health. Participants were also surveyed about attitudes towar

SUBMITTER: Bi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7135924 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature