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Dimensions of cisheteronormativity that influence healthcare utilization practices in LGBTQ+ populations: A
Mik S Bartels1, Caroline Ng Tseung-Wong1, Dimity A Crisp1
1Discipline of Psychology, University of Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Introduction:
Cisheteronormativity in healthcare settings may further exacerbate existing health disparities between LGBTQ+ and non-LGBTQ+ populations. The aim of the current review is to identify dimensions of cisheteronormativity that manifest in healthcare settings to influence healthcare utilization by LGBTQ+ individuals.
Method:
8148 articles were screened, with 53 remaining for inclusion.
Results:
Thematic synthesis identified five themes linked to negative healthcare use: 1) Lack of Provider LGBTQ+ Knowledge, 2) Endorsements of Cisheteronormativity, 3) Assumptions of LGBTQ+ experiences and assumptions of non-LGBTQ+ identity, 4) Negation, and 5) Abuse of Power.
Conclusion:
Findings emphasize the need for provider education regarding LGBTQ+ identities and the dismantling of cisheteronormative structures in healthcare.
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