Stigma, Social, Transgenderism
Conditions
Keywords
gender, drama, disability studies, qualitative, stigma, affirmative care, minority health
Brief summary
Importance: Societal stigma gravely impedes occupational justice for trans individuals, producing vast health disparities for this population. Objective: Test feasibility and impact of an intervention to reduce stigma and improve trans wellbeing Design: Convergent parallel mixed methods Setting: Community/Webinar Participants: 42 audience members and 6 trans interviewees Intervention: Virtual, narrative-informed play reading and moderated discussion about gender diversity and affirmative care Outcomes and Measures: The valid and reliable Acceptance and Action Questionnaire - Stigma (AAQ-S) assesses stigma beliefs; An open-ended qualitative question assesses trans interviewees' experiences
Interventions
60 minute webinar depicting first-hand stories of transgender and gender non-conforming individuals followed by expert panel/talk-back
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* age 18 or older
Exclusion criteria
* none
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-stigma | 1 week | The Acceptance and Action Questionnaire - Stigma (AAQ-S) survey |
Countries
United States