Publications by authors named "K F Jaffee"
Purpose: Transgender individuals face barriers to accessing gender-affirming hormone therapy, yet little is known about gynecological providers' willingness to provide such care.
Methods: We surveyed gynecological providers in one healthcare system to determine their willingness to prescribe hormone therapy (HT) for transgender patients and factors associated with willingness to both initiate and refill HT.
Results: Among respondents ( = 60), 60.
Cultural Barriers to Breast Cancer Screening and Medical Mistrust Among Arab American Women.
J Immigr Minor Health
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- Breast cancer is prevalent among women in the US, with cultural barriers and medical mistrust affecting screening rates in minority groups, especially Arab women.
- A study of 196 Arab women in Detroit linked specific cultural barriers to breast cancer screening (BCS) with medical mistrust, revealing that distrust in healthcare providers significantly impacts screening participation.
- The findings highlight the necessity for targeted strategies to address both cultural barriers and improve trust in the healthcare system for Arab American women regarding breast cancer screening.
Transmasculine individuals who have a cervix may be at risk of cervical cancer, but they face a number of barriers to accessing care, including difficulty finding knowledgable and culturally sensitive providers who are willing to care for transgender patients. We examined gynecologic health care providers' willingness to provide routine care and Papanicolaou tests (Pap tests) to transmasculine individuals, including the role of personal, clinical, and professional factors. We surveyed attending physicians, advanced practitioners, and residents in the Women's Health department of a large, integrated Midwest health system ( = 60, 74.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) patients face significant hurdles in accessing affirming, knowledgeable care. Lack of provider knowledge presents a substantial barrier to both primary and transition-related care and may deter patients from seeking health care. Little is known about factors that affect provider knowledge or whether exposure to TGD health content during training is associated with improved knowledge among providers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTransgender patients report negative experiences in health care settings, but little is known about clinicians' willingness to see transgender patients. We surveyed 308 primary care clinicians in an integrated Midwest health system and 53% responded. Most respondents were willing to provide routine care to transgender patients (85.
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