The examination room at a doctor's office can be a place fraught with instances of trauma for LGBTQ+ and gender non-conforming (GNC) people. From nonconsensual hormone therapy to a refusal to provide preventive therapy for HIV, queer and GNC people can encounter situations and reactions from health care providers that ultimately deter them from seeking care. This leads to worse mental and physical health outcomes for a community already at risk of suicide, HIV, and community violence.
Using the attachment, regulation, and competency model (Kinniburgh, et al.), I designed a public health communication campaign for this population that helps build tools for resilience in a health-care setting. It focuses on affirming the experiences of the LGBTQ/GNC community by offering statistics and relatable stories that acknowledge the realities of health care discrimination. In then provides an example of self-regulation through a patient narrative with expert sport. Finally, it helps build competence by providing actionable steps to educate providers on what is expected, acceptable, and quality care through empowering the patient.
The fictional blog post produced for this campaign can be found at: https://medium.com/@aaronbadid...uitable-cf7641e6fd50
Below, I have included the core infographic that defines these rights, which translate into behaviors and expectations that can build resilience at the individual level by facilitating better interactions with patients. I have also attached the complete presentation of the materials in the campaign.
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