Developing a module on the care of LGBTQIA+ individuals for health professionals: Research protocol. [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Bontha V. Babu,
Nirmal Krishnan M.,
Deeksha Shetty,
Latha Thimmappa,
Bhavana B. Bhat,
Mamatha Shivananda Pai,
Vikram Palimar,
Renjulal Yesodharan
Affiliations
Bontha V. Babu
Division of Socio-behavioural, Health Systems & Implementation Research (SHI), Indian Council of Medical Research, New Delhi, Delhi, 110029, India
Nirmal Krishnan M.
Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
Deeksha Shetty
Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
Latha Thimmappa
College of Nursing, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani, West Bengal, 741245, India
Bhavana B. Bhat
Department of Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs and Management, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
Mamatha Shivananda Pai
Department of Child Health Nursing, Manipal College of Nursing, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, 576104, India
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) people struggle to identify a healthcare service that understands their problems and needs. Additionally, healthcare professionals also find it difficult to care for LGBTQIA+ as very little is studied or heard about management. The article presents a protocol for a pilot study aimed at the development of an LGBTQIA+ care curriculum for health science professionals. The study includes Phase I: The development of a curriculum based on a literature review and focus group discussion among LGBTQIA+ individuals, and Phase II: Pilot testing of LGBTQIA+ care curriculum. The study outcome will reflect the improvement in the knowledge of healthcare professionals on LGBTQIA+ care.
