Throughout history, it is evident that inequalities and disparities are part of health systems and society. Even after all the success of activism, such as the work from the human rights movement and campaign, inequalities and disparities are still evident today. Especially within minority groups, such as LGBTQ* (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) individuals – this is not to say that LGBTQ are the only categories when it comes to sexual orientation and gender identities, thus it is
less equal than other population groups across the nation. Disparity is defined as a lack of similarity or inequality (Disparity, 2015). Therefore, when relating this idea to the healthcare system, many despaired populations have several health disparities as well, meaning they are at a disadvantage when attempting to access proper healthcare. One population in specific that is despaired due to many components is the Lesbian, Gay, Transgender, and Bisexual community, commonly referred to a LGBT. This
improve providers’ knowledge, skills, and awareness regarding transgender and gender non-conforming individuals’ health. This article caught my attention because of my interest in transgender health and previous work in cultural competency training. A few years ago I had the privilege of acting as a friend of mine’s post-op partner following her sexual reassignment surgery. Through that process I learned a lot about accessing transgender-friendly healthcare. As I was sitting in the waiting room
person’s health is in a certain state. We see someone and just think that they are overweight because they eat too much. We jump to these conclusions when there is actually a domino effect of underlying problems. This paper will discuss various modern and important subjects in the field of healthcare for underrepresented peoples. These underrepresented people deserve access to healthcare just like everybody else. The three subjects that are going to be discussed are sex slaves, health disparities in LGBT
Make America Sick Again: Turning Back the Clock on the ACA and Other Policies The Trump administration has proposed several regressive policies that would widen the health disparities of sexual and racial minorities, and other vulnerable populations who depend on Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The current platform of the Republican Party and, in particular, President Trump has been centered on repealing and replacing the ACA. Congress is currently trying to repeal the ACA without a viable
An Analytical Review of Transgender Men & Lactation: What Nurses Need To Know Transgender Men and Lactation: What Nurses Need to Know written by Emily Wolfe-Roubatis and Diane L. Spatz discusses the lack of education in transgender (and LGBT) persons as perinatal patients in nursing education, and the need for more research on healthcare delivery in nursing literature. To start, the article sources its data from two case studies and best available data from other resources, which I found to be disappointing
to integrate LGBT issues within nursing curriculum and nursing education is essential in order to address the health disparities that this community often faces. LGBT community is facing many health disparities such as violence and victimization, discrimination, and lack of cultural competent care. Moreover, due to health disparities LGBT community is at increased risk for mental health illnesses, suicidality and non-suicidal self-harm, and substance use and abuse. I recognized that the possibilities
ask to be born this way. Most transgenders do not have the type of money and benefits that they need to live their lives the way that they want to live it. They shouldn’t be punished for wanting to join the military and have the benefits to continue and improve their lives. It took a while for the homosexual to join the army legally so why not give the same chance for the transgenders. Breast work is being paid by the government, so what’s the different for transgenders to get the surgery that they
Running head: TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION 1 Transgender Discrimination and Their Effects in a Societal Group Perspective, and the Implications on the Affected Groups Lover S. Thomas Clayton State University TRANSGENDER DISCRIMINATION 2 Abstract The purpose of this paper and the research therein is to explore the concepts of discrimination towards a particular group of individuals-transgender individuals. The reasoning associated
Healthcare Inequalities: Understanding the Disparities Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Patients Face Kelsey Patience Creighton University Abstract: Sexual and social stigmas largely affect the health of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population. While many reports from the Institute of Medicine, Healthy People 2020 and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality recognize a need to improve the quality of health care, barriers still remain. LGBT patients