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Measuring Explicit Prejudice and Transphobia in Nursing Students and Professionals
Jesús Manuel García-Acosta1,2, María Elisa Castro-Peraza1,2, Lilisbeth Perestelo-Pérez3,4,5
1Canary Islands Public Health Service, Tenerife, 38071 Canary Islands, Spain.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|December 30, 2021
Summary
Explicit transphobia among health professionals and students is low, but unconscious bias may persist. Further training is crucial to ensure quality healthcare for Trans* individuals, addressing potential barriers despite low explicit prejudice.
Area of Science:
- Health Sciences
- Social Sciences
- Medical Education
Background:
- Trans* individuals frequently face prejudice and transphobia from healthcare professionals.
- Healthcare professionals report insufficient training, impacting care quality for Trans* populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess explicit prejudice and transphobia in health students and professionals.
- To compare these attitudes with the general population in Tenerife.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted.
- Utilized the Genderism and Transphobia Scale (GTS) and Negative Attitude towards Trans* people Scale (EANT).
- Surveyed 602 participants.
Main Results:
- A low mean level of explicit prejudice/transphobia was observed across all groups.
- Explicit transphobia correlated with male gender, lower education, heterosexual identity, and lack of personal connection to Trans* individuals.
- Men and women showed less transphobia towards Trans* individuals whose gender identity aligned with their own.
Conclusions:
- While explicit transphobia is low, unconscious biases may still lead to discriminatory behaviors.
- Targeted interventions are necessary, as even minimal transphobia can negatively impact Trans* healthcare.
- Lack of specific training remains a significant barrier for professionals, even those without explicit transphobic attitudes.
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