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View article: “A sweating moment”: impact of disclosure in cancer care on LGBTQI patient satisfaction
“A sweating moment”: impact of disclosure in cancer care on LGBTQI patient satisfaction Open
Purpose Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) people face unique challenges in cancer care. This mixed methods study examined LGBTQI patients’ satisfaction with cancer care and factors associated with satisfaction, in…
View article: LGBTQI Sexual Well-Being and Embodiment After Cancer: A Mixed-Methods Study
LGBTQI Sexual Well-Being and Embodiment After Cancer: A Mixed-Methods Study Open
This study examined lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) cancer patients' sexual well-being post-cancer, and the associations between sexual well-being and social support, physical concerns, distress, quality of…
View article: “I’ve had constant fears that I’ll get cancer”: the construction and experience of medical intervention on intersex bodies to reduce cancer risk
“I’ve had constant fears that I’ll get cancer”: the construction and experience of medical intervention on intersex bodies to reduce cancer risk Open
The legitimacy of poorly-evidenced cancer risk discourses to justify medical intervention on intersex bodies needs to be challenged. Healthcare practitioners need to be provided with education and training about cultural safety practices f…
View article: Developing a national strategy of consumer and community involvement (CCI) for women’s health research
Developing a national strategy of consumer and community involvement (CCI) for women’s health research Open
Objective To develop a consumer and community involvement (CCI) strategy for the Women’s Health Research, Translation and Impact Network (WHRTN), an initiative of the Australian Health Research Alliance (AHRA). Type of program A national n…
View article: Disrupted identities, invisibility and precarious support: a mixed methods study of LGBTQI adolescents and young adults with cancer
Disrupted identities, invisibility and precarious support: a mixed methods study of LGBTQI adolescents and young adults with cancer Open
Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer report higher levels of depression and anxiety and lower health related quality of life than non-LGBTQI AYAs with c…
View article: Editorial: Cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship in the LGBTQIA community
Editorial: Cancer prevention, treatment and survivorship in the LGBTQIA community Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Oncol., 11 July 2023Sec. Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention Volume 13 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fonc.2023.1227911
View article: Disrupted Identities, Invisibility and Precarious Support: A Mixed Methods Study of LGBTQI Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer
Disrupted Identities, Invisibility and Precarious Support: A Mixed Methods Study of LGBTQI Adolescents and Young Adults with Cancer Open
Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) adolescents and young adults (AYAs) report higher levels of distress than non-LGBTQI AYAs with cancer, and LGBTQI adults with cancer. This mixed methods study exam…
View article: When More Satisfying and Supportive Relationships Increase Loneliness: The Social Worlds of People with Lived Experience of Homelessness
When More Satisfying and Supportive Relationships Increase Loneliness: The Social Worlds of People with Lived Experience of Homelessness Open
People experiencing homelessness can often have small and fragmented social networks, due to the loss and absence of critical connections, leaving them particularly susceptible to loneliness. During the course of homelessness, some people …
View article: Men of refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia: a scoping review of sexual and reproductive health research
Men of refugee and migrant backgrounds in Australia: a scoping review of sexual and reproductive health research Open
Australia’s National Men’s Health Strategy 2020–2030 identifies refugee and migrant men from culturally and lingustically diverse backgrounds as priority groups for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions. The paucity of SRH res…
View article: LGBTQI cancer patients’ quality of life and distress: A comparison by gender, sexuality, age, cancer type and geographical remoteness
LGBTQI cancer patients’ quality of life and distress: A comparison by gender, sexuality, age, cancer type and geographical remoteness Open
Background There is growing acknowledgement of the psycho-social vulnerability of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or intersex (LGBTQI) people with cancer. The majority of research to date has focused on cisgender adults with…
View article: “Surviving Discrimination by Pulling Together”: LGBTQI Cancer Patient and Carer Experiences of Minority Stress and Social Support
“Surviving Discrimination by Pulling Together”: LGBTQI Cancer Patient and Carer Experiences of Minority Stress and Social Support Open
Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or intersex (LGBTQI) people with cancer and their carers report poorer psychological outcomes than the general non-LGBTQI cancer population. There is growing acknowledgement that th…
View article: LGBTQI Inclusive Cancer Care: A Discourse Analytic Study of Health Care Professional, Patient and Carer Perspectives
LGBTQI Inclusive Cancer Care: A Discourse Analytic Study of Health Care Professional, Patient and Carer Perspectives Open
Background Awareness of the specific needs of LGBTQI cancer patients has led to calls for inclusivity, cultural competence, cultural safety and cultural humility in cancer care. Examination of oncology healthcare professionals’ (HCP) persp…
View article: Men of refugee and migrant backgrounds resettled in Australia: A scoping review of sexual and reproductive health research
Men of refugee and migrant backgrounds resettled in Australia: A scoping review of sexual and reproductive health research Open
Background Australia’s National Men’s Health Strategy 2020–2030 identifies men from refugee and migrant backgrounds as priority groups for sexual and reproductive health (SRH) interventions due to their high risk of poor outcomes. Given th…
View article: Gender affirmation and social exclusion amongst trans women of color in Australia.
Gender affirmation and social exclusion amongst trans women of color in Australia. Open
Gender transitioning and gender affirmation involved the intersection of gender, cultural, social class and sexual identities, accomplished through personal agency and with the support of significant others. To ensure that policy and suppo…
View article: What do women want? Migrant and refugee women’s preferences for the delivery of sexual and reproductive healthcare and information
What do women want? Migrant and refugee women’s preferences for the delivery of sexual and reproductive healthcare and information Open
Insights from this study can help facilitate the co-design and evaluation of acceptable and sustainable programs to address inequities in SRH experienced by migrant and refugee women.
View article: Mothers’ Experiences of Wellbeing and Coping While Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Qualitative Study
Mothers’ Experiences of Wellbeing and Coping While Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Qualitative Study Open
Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can result in difficulties for mothers when undertaking daily care activities and increased psychological distress. However, few studies have examined how women with RA subjectively experience coping an…
View article: 31 Gender and sexuality diverse (GSD) women’s experiences of cancer and cancer care
31 Gender and sexuality diverse (GSD) women’s experiences of cancer and cancer care Open
Background This paper will present the preliminary findings of research into gender and sexuality diverse (GSD) women's experiences of cancer and cancer care, as part of a broader ARC funded project titled 'Out with Cancer'. LGBTQI+ commun…
View article: 11 ‘You are at their mercy’: Disclosure and trust in LGBTQI+ cancer care
11 ‘You are at their mercy’: Disclosure and trust in LGBTQI+ cancer care Open
Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTQI+) populations represent an 'ignored epidemic' and a 'growing, medically underserved population' in cancer care, with preliminary evidence that these communities exp…
View article: Negotiating mental health amongst transgender parents in Australia
Negotiating mental health amongst transgender parents in Australia Open
The results reinforced the need for mental health professionals and associated services to be competent in treating trans parents and reiterated the positive impact of family and social support, as well as support for gender affirmation, o…
View article: Talking but not always understanding: couple communication about infertility concerns after cancer
Talking but not always understanding: couple communication about infertility concerns after cancer Open
Background Cancer related infertility can have an impact on couple relationships, with evidence that couple communication facilitates coping. However, little is known about the ways in which couples communicate about cancer-related fertili…
View article: Talking but not always understanding: Couple communication about infertility concerns after cancer
Talking but not always understanding: Couple communication about infertility concerns after cancer Open
Background Cancer related infertility can have an impact on couple relationships, with evidence that couple communication facilitates coping. However, little is known about the ways in which couples communicate about cancer-related fertili…
View article: Talking but not always understanding: Couple communication about infertility concerns after cancer
Talking but not always understanding: Couple communication about infertility concerns after cancer Open
Background Cancer related infertility can have an impact on couple relationships, with evidence that couple communication facilitates coping. However, little is known about the ways in which couples communicate about cancer-related fertili…