Culturally Responsive Cervical and Breast Cancer Screenings for LGBTQIA+ Communities
Year Developed: 2024
Resource Type: Archived Webinar.Primary Audience: Clinicians
PCAs
Secondary Audience: Administrative Staff
Enabling Staff
Outreach Staff
Language(s): English
Developed by: National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center at The Fenway Institute (See other resources developed by this organization).
Resource Summary: This webinar will discuss performing cervical and breast cancer screening exams in a way that is affirming for LGBTQIA+ patients. We will review patient communication, preparation and completion of the exams, and gender affirming clinical documentation. This session will support health centers in population needs assessment and management, community needs and resource mapping, and clinical effectiveness of care within the population health and social determinants of health domain.
Resource Details: This course is available for CME credit. Learning Objectives: Understand the specific healthcare needs of LGBTQIA+ people in cervical and breast cancer screenings, focusing on culturally responsive and gender-affirming approaches. Develop skills for conducting LGBTQIA+ population needs assessments and implementing tailored management strategies to address disparities in cancer screening. Acquire knowledge and tools for community needs and resource mapping to enhance accessibility and inclusivity of cervical and breast cancer screening programs for LGBTQIA+ communities. Improve clinical effectiveness by applying evidence-based practices in providing cervical and breast cancer screenings through considering population health and social determinants of health of LGBTQIA+ people.
Resource Topic: Clinical Issues, Special and Vulnerable Populations
Resource Subtopic: Social Determinants of Health (SDOH).
Keywords: Cancer, Communication, Transparency, and Outreach, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS), LGBTQIA+, Screening.This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $6,625,000 with 0 percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.