Date of Submission
2014
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
Department
Psychology
Department Chair
Robert A DiTomasso, PhD, ABPP, Chair, Department of Psychology
First Advisor
Stephen R Poteau, PhD, Chairperson
Second Advisor
Bruce S Zahn, EdD, ABPP
Third Advisor
Maureen Osborne, PhD
Abstract
Research has identified the fact that race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, education level, geographic location, help seeking behaviors, and experiences of discrimination are associated with health outcomes. In addition, attitudes towards providers can also help determine health outcomes. The transgender community experiences barriers to health care services and therefore their overall health is affected. There is not a sufficient amount of literature that assesses, using standardized measure, the attitudes of the transgender community and their health. The present study will assess the attitudes of the transgender community toward health care (mental and medical health) and, using standardized measures, determine if these attitudes are related to their self-reported health outcomes.
Recommended Citation
Shane, Sara M., "Assessing Transgender Attitudes Toward Health Care: Can These Attitudes Help Predict Health Outcomes?" (2014). PCOM Psychology Dissertations. 318.
https://digitalcommons.pcom.edu/psychology_dissertations/318
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