Special Population LGBTQIA

The Most Significant Barriers to Culturally Appropriate Health Care for LGBTQAI+ Individuals and Families

The barriers can be categorized into three main factors. They include limited knowledge, poor access, and negative experiences. Healthcare providers have limited knowledge and experience in taking care of the LGBTQ+ population (The LGBTQ Rights Movement, n.d.). This prevents the appropriate delivery of healthcare services. Besides, stereotypes and discriminative approaches by healthcare providers create negative treatment experiences for the LGBTQIA (National LGBT Health Education Center, 2015). This triggers fear and lowers the probability of seeking healthcare services for this population. Further, LGBTQI+ members are likely to be rejected by their kin, jobless, and homeless. This limits their access to health insurance and essential healthcare services.

My Perspective on Transgender Individuals Being the Most Vulnerable of the LGBTQAI+ Group When it Comes to Health Care and Social Inclusion.

I strongly agree that LGBTQIA are the most vulnerable population when it comes to healthcare and social inclusion. An example is Samantha, who identifies as a transgender female. Samantha reports that she used to collect her sister’s clothes and other collections in her childhood and hoard them in the closet (Being Transgender, 2017). Her mother found out about it and threw the collections on the floor. She told Samantha to avoid feminine possessions, failure to which she could expose her to the community. Subsequently, a transgender male, Jamie, reports the same discrimination. Jamie says that people expected him to grow a beard and deepen his voice immediately. This indicates discrimination against social inclusion. Further, Jamie reports a lack of advice and healthcare direction on having children. Therefore, this population is vulnerable when it comes to healthcare and social inclusion.

Improvement Areas in Healthcare for LGBTQ+ Care According to HEI Report Findings.

The data demonstrate improvement in four aspects. They include non-discrimination and staff training, service and support provision, employee benefits and policies, and community and patient engagement. This is supported by data collected from facilities such as Buffalo General Medical Center and Evergreen Health (Healthcare Equality Index, 2020). Many facilities scored all points when the four aspects were assessed. Some facilities are not regular participants in the study, while others don’t provide information. An example is Vassar Brothers Medica Center, which is listed as a research facility. This fails to provide a true reflection of improved aspects of care in New York City.

Creating a More Culturally Appropriate and Inclusive Experience for LGBTQAI+ Individuals and Their Families in My Community

Inclusivity and culturally appropriate experience can be created by setting up LGBTQIA inclusion policies and LGBTQIA training. These policies should focus on the importance of equality and diversity and prohibit discrimination. Educating staff and the community on LGBTQIA topics will facilitate proper enforcement of the policies.

References

Being Transgender: Directed by Sreya Biswas, Narrated by

Rebecca Root, Produced by Sreya Biswas, British Broadcasting Corporation. In

Horizon, Season 53, Episode 15 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 2017) (55

minutes). https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6sua57

Human Rights Campaign Foundation Website, Healthcare Equality Index (2020).

https://www.hrc.org/resources/healthcare-equality-index

National LGBT Health Education Center. (2015). Providing Welcoming Services and Care for LGBT People: A Learning Guide for Health Care Staff. January 1–29.

Special Population. The LGBTQ Rights Movement. (n.d.).

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Part II: From “outside” to “inside:” This week’s videos contain some personal LGBTQAI+ stories and the barriers these folks face to accessing culturally appropriate health care. Despite legal gains in some areas like same-sex marriage, there are still many aspects to our healthcare system that feel much more exclusive than inclusive, resulting in many in a feeling of living “outside” the healthcare system. Drawing on the stories and experiences presented this week and the information presented on the HEI 2020 and Healthy People 2020 websites, please discuss the following questions, one at a time, with classmates and your instructor.

Special Population LGBTQIA

What do you see as the most significant barriers to culturally appropriate health care for LGBTQAI+ individuals and families? Please apply your assigned readings and videos to support your responses.
It is often said that transgender members of our society are the most vulnerable of the LGBTQAI+ group when it comes to health care and social inclusion. After viewing the documentary Being Transgender, to what extent do you agree with transgender individuals being the most vulnerable, and why? Cite two to three specific examples from the video to support your response.
After reviewing the Healthcare Equality Index results for your local community, what stands out to you as the most improved area(s) of care for LGBTQAI+ persons? The biggest gap? Support your discussion with data from the HEI report findings.
What is one specific thing you can do starting today in your workplace or community to create a more culturally appropriate and inclusive experience for LGBTQAI+ individuals and their families?