Minor modifications to the health care environment and forms can promote cancer screening among lesbian, bisexual, and queer women.
Cervical Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Complications & Prevention
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
Cancer cervix refers to cancerous growth in the cervix and usually occurs in the transition called squamo-columnar junction.
‘The healthcare landscape needs to be more affirmative and inclusive for LGBT people, and this can only be achieved if each healthcare professional, especially nurses and providers, educate themselves on how to provide better care to LGBT people.’
The findings suggest that minor modifications to the health care environment and forms can promote cancer screening among lesbian, bisexual, and queer women, thus reducing health disparities. "Our research findings add to the growing body of literature that suggests unwelcoming healthcare environments is a major contributing factors to lack of preventive screening among LGBT people," said Dr. Michael Johnson, lead author of the Journal of Clinical Nursing study.
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Pap smear and Cervical Cancer Screening
Pap smear is the most common test used in screening cervical cancer caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Pap smear should be repeated every 1 to 3 years till the age of 65 years.
Pap smear is the most common test used in screening cervical cancer caused by an infection with human papilloma virus. Pap smear should be repeated every 1 to 3 years till the age of 65 years.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Persons in India � Q&A on �Coming Out�
Magdalene Jeyarathnam, Director of Center for Counselling, tenders an insightful discussion on the acculturation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and society.
Magdalene Jeyarathnam, Director of Center for Counselling, tenders an insightful discussion on the acculturation of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community and society.
New iPhone App Launched to Study the Health and Wellness Issues Among the LGBT People
The PRIDE Study will cover many health issues among the LGBT community such as diabetes, breast cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease and Parkinson’s disease.
The PRIDE Study will cover many health issues among the LGBT community such as diabetes, breast cancer, asthma, cardiovascular disease and Parkinson’s disease.
