In this issue, we will discuss LGBT issues in the medical field.
Are you involved in the LGBT community?
Some people think it's just another person's business, and are indifferent to it, but for people like me, who like sparkling things even though I'm a man, and who are interested in hairstyles and nail polish that women might like, it's important.
The following is an introduction to a study that shows the importance of LGBT issues in the medical field for medical professionals who provide medical services and are involved in activities that are closely related to people.
Contents of the study
Since it's faster to start with the conclusion, let me tell you what the study was about: LGBT people had some kind of aversion to physical therapy.
The reasons for their dislike were
Physical contact and clothing removal during physical therapy
Prejudice against LGBT people
LGBT prejudice.
The study was conducted in Australia and involved 118 participants, all of whom had experience in physical therapy.
The questionnaire examined the following topics
Sexuality and gender identity
Discomfort caused by approaching, touching, undressing, or observing the body
Overt and implicit discrimination
Lack of knowledge about health issues specific to transgender people.
Conclusion.
Participants may experience problems when receiving physical therapy, including false assumptions by physical therapists, discomfort, explicit and implicit discrimination, and lack of knowledge specific to their health needs.
Positive findings and suggested changes suggested by participants suggested ways to improve physical therapy for LGBT people across educational and clinical settings.
Megan H Ross Jenny Setchell
Summary
The results of this study clearly show that people have felt disgusted by LGBT prejudice and treatment based on their physical sex when receiving physical therapy.
It has been suggested that if we understand the situation well, we can deal with it without any problems, so health care workers who have prejudice should learn to understand it right away.Why prejudice in the first place? In psychology, we are prejudiced because we feel threatened by people who are in a different group from us.
This prejudice is a kind of behavior to protect oneself in the community, so if we really want to eliminate prejudice, it is important to deepen our understanding.
If you know who you're talking to, you won't be prejudiced. I know this may be harsh on the media, who are just making programs for ratings, but I hope that they will continue to report on LGBT issues without bias.
