Identifier

90

Date

2016

Document Type

Honors Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts

Major

Social Work

Committee Member

Lamont Simmons

Abstract

Healthcare disparities among the healthcare experiences of transgender individuals can result in poor health outcomes and decreased quality of life. This qualitative research study explored how three transgender individuals perceived the quality and accessibility of their healthcare experiences. Findings suggest that healthcare disparities disproportionately impact transgender individuals. Two themes emerged, including (1) lack of knowledge among health care professionals and (2) mistreatment by medical professionals. The study illustrates the need for medical providers who are competent in providing transgender-inclusive care and providers to be conscious of their professional behaviors and practices in being more inclusive to transgender patients.

Comments

Undergraduate Honor's Thesis

Library Comment

Honors thesis originally submitted to the Local University of Memphis Honor’s Thesis Repository.

Notes

Data is provided by the student.

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