Experiences of Transgender and Gender Expansive Physicians.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Although LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other sexual and gender minority) physicians experience bias in the workplace, there is a paucity of data on the experiences of physicians who identify specifically as transgender and/or gender expansive (TGE; gender expansive is an umbrella term encompassing individuals and gender identities that may exist beyond the binary framework [eg, may include nonbinary, genderqueer, and agender individuals]).

Objectives

To explore the professional experiences of TGE physicians, identify barriers to inclusion, and highlight stakeholder-derived strategies that promote an inclusive workplace.

Design, setting, and participants

This qualitative study informed by semistructured interviews was conducted am

SUBMITTER: Westafer LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9244607 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature