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Do LGBT aging trainings effectuate positive change in mainstream elder service providers?
Kristen E Porter1, Lisa Krinsky
1a Department of Gerontology, John E. McCormack School of Policy & Global Studies , University of Massachusetts , Boston , Massachusetts , USA.
Cultural competency training significantly improved elder service providers' knowledge and attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals. This training positively impacts providers' intentions to support LGBT aging populations.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Social Work
- Public Health
Background:
- Stigmatization impacts elder health, leading to care barriers and disparities.
- Cultural competency is crucial for addressing the unique needs of sexual and gender minorities in aging services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of cultural competency training on elder-service providers' attitudes, beliefs, and intentions regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) aging.
- To provide empirical evidence on the effectiveness of targeted training for improving care for diverse aging populations.
Main Methods:
- Quasi-experimental design analyzing pre- and posttest surveys from 76 elder-service providers.
- Data collected from 4 cultural competency workshop pilot events in Massachusetts.
- Statistical analyses included paired t tests, chi-square, and repeated measures ANOVA.
Main Results:
- Statistically significant improvements in providers' knowledge and attitudes towards LGBT aging issues.
- Increased awareness of LGBT resources, policy disparities, and same-sex spousal benefits (p = .000).
- Enhanced behavioral intentions, including challenging homophobic remarks.
Conclusions:
- Cultural competency training positively changes elder-service providers' knowledge, attitudes, and intentions regarding LGBT aging.
- Recommendations include long-term follow-up and institutional culture assessment.
- Emphasizes the need for expanded curriculum on transgender older adults.
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