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2019 International Convention of Psychological Science

Coming Out Again and Again: Disclosure of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity to Healthcare Providers Among LGBTQ Patients

Saturday, March 9, 2019 · Paris, France

Consumer Behavior

Disclosure of sexual orientation and/or gender identity to healthcare providers is critical to the provision of appropriate services for LGBTQ people. Factors related to disclosure include: trust in providers and the healthcare system, healthcare literacy, and patient satisfaction. Providers can foster environments that encourage disclosure, leading to improved outcomes.

Chairs & Discussants

  • Perry HalkitisChair
    Rutgers University
  • Perry HalkitisChair
    Rutgers University

Presentations

  1. Trust and Disclosure of Sexual Orientation to Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM)Christopher Stults
  2. Factors Associated with Disclosure of Sexual Orientation in a Healthcare Setting Among Young Adult LesbiansMarybec Griffin
  3. Patient-Centered Medicine and Establishing Trust Among Young Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with MenJessica Jaiswal
  4. Identity Disclosure and Healthcare Access Among Transgender IndividualsCaleb LoSchiavo