Health Support Directed at Lesbian, Gay and Bisexuals: Socio-demographic Context and Education

Conclusion: The results show the existence of a significant association between the socio-demographic variables and healthcare practices. They also show that the health professionals with the least competence also used inadequate healthcare practices for LGB clients. Training in affirmative competencies should provide for ethically guided therapeutic interventions which are culturally accessible and socially inclusive and thus ensuring the effectiveness of health systems.
Source: Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Source Type: research