A novel online training program for sexual and gender minority health increases allyship in cisgender, heterosexual paramedics
Michael I. Kruse,
Blair L. Bigham,
Susan P. Phillips
Abstract:IntroductionSexual and gender minorities (SGM) make up 4% of the Canadian population. Due to existing barriers to care in the community, SGM patients may seek more help and be sicker at presentation to hospital. Paramedics occupy a unique role and can remove or decrease these barriers. There are no existing evaluations of training programs in SGM health for prehospital providers. A training program to develop better allyship in paramedics toward SGM populations was developed and assessed.MethodsA 70‐ to 90‐min… Show more
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