A descriptive study of the experiences of lesbian, gay and transgender parents accessing health services for their children

Chapman, Rose; Wardrop, Joan; Freeman, Phoenix; Zappia, Tess; Watkins, Rochelle; Shields, Linda

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2011.03939.x

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“…LGBT families-of-choice that are not related by blood or law are often unrecognized by providers, even though they provide consistent care, support, refuge, and nurturance to their members (Chapman et al, 2012). Although one in four LGBT older adults do have children (Fredriksen-Goldsen, Kim, et al, 2011) they are less likely to have children than their heterosexual peers (Fredriksen-Goldsen, Kim, Barkan, et al, 2013).…”

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confidence: 99%

Creating a Vision for the Future: Key Competencies and Strategies for Culturally Competent Practice With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults in the Health and Human Services

Fredriksen-Goldsen

Hoy-Ellis

Goldsen

et al. 2014

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

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Sexual orientation and gender identity are not commonly addressed in health and human service delivery, or in educational degree programs. Based on findings from Caring and Aging with Pride: The National Health, Aging and Sexuality Study (CAP), the first national federally-funded research project on LGBT health and aging, this article outlines 10 core competencies and aligns them with specific strategies to improve professional practice and service development to promote the well-being of LGBT older adults and their families. The articulation of key competencies is needed to provide a blueprint for action for addressing the growing needs of LGBT older adults, their families, and their communities.

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confidence: 99%

Creating a Vision for the Future: Key Competencies and Strategies for Culturally Competent Practice With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults in the Health and Human Services

Fredriksen-Goldsen

Hoy-Ellis

Goldsen

et al. 2014

Journal of Gerontological Social Work

159

110

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“…Research has shown that many lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) parents are unwilling to discuss their gender identity for fear of discrimination (Neville & Henrickson, ; Shields et al., ). This fear may cause them to avoid seeking healthcare for themselves and their children (Chapman, Wardrop, Freeman et al., ; Chapman, Wardrop, Zappia, Watkins, & Shields, ; Röndahl, ). In this paper, we intend to describe LGB parents’ experiences with child health care (CHC) nurses.…”

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Lesbian, gay and bisexual parents’ experiences of nurses’ attitudes in child health care—A qualitative study

Andersen

Moberg

Tops

et al. 2017

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Child health care nurses should work with the entire family to provide the best care for the child; however, discrimination in health care is common and often caused by a lack of knowledge. The number of children living with same-sex parents has increased more than ten-fold since the end of the 1990s. It is therefore important to explore lesbian, gay and bisexual parents' experiences with child healthcare nurses' attitudes to improve quality of care.

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“…Another area of LGB parents' rejection and discrimination are relations with health services. For example, lesbian mothers and gay fathers in Australia are still faced with prejudice and are forced to explain their personal situation and answer intrusive questions when seeking medical help for their children (Chapman et al, 2012). Also Ellen Perrin and Heidi Kulkin (1996) examined 255 non-heterosexual parents and have found, that 39% reported troublesome experiences in contact with primary pediatric care.…”

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The Minority Stress of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Parents. Specificity of Polish Context

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2015

Polish Psychological Bulletin

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Previous research on LGB parenting is dominated by comparing the LGB families to traditional families with heterosexual parents. Little is known about personal experiences of LGB parents and psychological consequences of nonheterosexual parenting in a heteronormative environment. This article presents the conceptualization of lesbian, gay and bisexual parents' minority stress and focuses especially on it's sources.LGB parents are considered as a multiple excluded minority group. Using a theoretical framework of minority stress (Meyer 1995), the main stressors are described with reference to parental situation: discrimination and violence, perceived stigma, self-concealment and internalized homophobia. These factors' possible impact on psychological wellbeing is discussed on the basis of research available. The Polish sociocultural context and its potential influence of LGB parents' stress is also described. The specificity of LGB parents' minority stress is that it challenges the aspect of identity associated with a parental social role. The most common stressors undermine the status and quality of parent-child bond and involves the child himself/ herself. In conclusion, minority stress of LGB parents is recognized as a risk factor for decrease in mental health, but also as an opportunity for personal development based on the stress -related growth.

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A descriptive study of the experiences of lesbian, gay and transgender parents accessing health services for their children

Abstract: Adopting a philosophy of family centred care can enable health providers and health professionals to provide lesbian, gay and transgender families with inclusive non-discriminatory care.

Cited by 74 publications

References 20 publications

Creating a Vision for the Future: Key Competencies and Strategies for Culturally Competent Practice With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults in the Health and Human Services

Creating a Vision for the Future: Key Competencies and Strategies for Culturally Competent Practice With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Older Adults in the Health and Human Services

Lesbian, gay and bisexual parents’ experiences of nurses’ attitudes in child health care—A qualitative study

The Minority Stress of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Parents. Specificity of Polish Context

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