We Are Here: Healthcare Experiences of LGBTQ* Individuals Assigned Female at Birth with Chronic Health Conditions

Members of the LGBTQ+ community assigned female at birth are at a disproportionate risk of developing CHC, such as mental health disorders, addiction, obesity, heart conditions, and asthma (Dearing & Hequemboug, 2014; Eliason, 2014). The proposed mixed methods study will explore the experiences of members of the 2SLGBTQQIA community assigned female at birth with chronic health conditions in Canadian healthcare systems. The primary goal of this study is to understand the supports and barriers encountered by this community and ultimately improve their relationship with the healthcare system and healthcare providers. The intern conducting this study will collaborate with and support CBRC research managers and team members on all ongoing work related to this project, including data cleaning, analysis, and producing academic- and community-oriented reports

Faculty Supervisor:

Nathan Lachowsky

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Partner:

Community Based Research Centre Society

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

University of Victoria

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