Problems Experienced by LGBT+ Individuals in Access to Health Services: A Qualitative Study

Gizem Çevik; Ümran Oskay

Makale detayları

Problems Experienced by LGBT+ Individuals in Access to Health Services: A Qualitative Study

Yazarlar:

Gizem Çevik | Ümran Oskay

Yayıncı:

Gumushane University

Ana Başlıklar:

Doğum ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Dergi:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.741-753

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351844

pISSN:

2146-9954

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Özet:

 Abstract Aim: This study was conducted to shed light on the problems faced by LGBT individuals in health access and to determine the attitudes experienced by family, friends and society. Method: Within the scope of the qualitative research, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 12 LGBT individuals with the snowball sampling method and semi-structured interview technique. The data were analyzed through content analysis. Results: According to the findings of the research, 7 themes were determined: family relations, familys acceptance of the individual, attitude of the society, problems experienced in the health institution, attitude of health professionals, experiences during the examination, attitudes of health professionals towards sexual orientation. It was observed that 67 of the participants had good family relations and relations with health professionals. Half of the participants stated that they hid their sexual orientation from their families. 42 of the participants in the study stated that they were not exposed to social pressure. Conclusion: Today, although studies are carried out to raise awareness for LGBT individuals, it has been observed that LGBT individuals still have to struggle with many problems due to the deep-rooted taboos of the society.

 Abstract Aim: This study was conducted to shed light on the problems faced by LGBT individuals in health access and to determine the attitudes experienced by family, friends and society. Method: Within the scope of the qualitative research, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 12 LGBT individuals with the snowball sampling method and semi-structured interview technique. The data were analyzed through content analysis. Results: According to the findings of the research, 7 themes were determined: family relations, familys acceptance of the individual, attitude of the society, problems experienced in the health institution, attitude of health professionals, experiences during the examination, attitudes of health professionals towards sexual orientation. It was observed that 67 of the participants had good family relations and relations with health professionals. Half of the participants stated that they hid their sexual orientation from their families. 42 of the participants in the study stated that they were not exposed to social pressure. Conclusion: Today, although studies are carried out to raise awareness for LGBT individuals, it has been observed that LGBT individuals still have to struggle with many problems due to the deep-rooted taboos of the society.

 Abstract Aim: This study was conducted to shed light on the problems faced by LGBT individuals in health access and to determine the attitudes experienced by family, friends and society. Method: Within the scope of the qualitative research, face-to-face interviews were conducted with 12 LGBT individuals with the snowball sampling method and semi-structured interview technique. The data were analyzed through content analysis. Results: According to the findings of the research, 7 themes were determined: family relations, familys acceptance of the individual, attitude of the society, problems experienced in the health institution, attitude of health professionals, experiences during the examination, attitudes of health professionals towards sexual orientation. It was observed that 67 of the participants had good family relations and relations with health professionals. Half of the participants stated that they hid their sexual orientation from their families. 42 of the participants in the study stated that they were not exposed to social pressure. Conclusion: Today, although studies are carried out to raise awareness for LGBT individuals, it has been observed that LGBT individuals still have to struggle with many problems due to the deep-rooted taboos of the society.

 Öz Amaç: Bu çalışma, LGBT bireylerin sağlık erişiminde karşılaştığı sorunlara ışık tutmak ayrıca aile, arkadaş ve toplum tarafından deneyimledikleri tutumları belirlemek amacıyla yapılmıştır. Yöntem: Nitel araştırma kapsamında kartopu örnekleme yöntemi ile 12 LGBT birey ile yarı yapılandırılmış görüşme tekniğiyle görüşmeler yüz yüze gerçekleştirilmiştir. Veriler içerik analizi yoluyla analiz edilmiştir. Bulgular: Araştırma bulguları; aile ilişkileri, ailenin bireyi kabul etmesi, toplumun tutumu, sağlık kuruluşunda yaşanılan sorunlar, sağlık profesyonellerinin tutumu, muayene sırasında yaşanan deneyimler ve sağlık çalışanlarının cinsel yönelime yönelik tutumları olmak üzere 7 temaya ayrılmıştır. Katılımcıların 67sinin aile ilişkileri ve sağlık profesyonelleri ile ilişkilerinin iyi olduğu görülmüştür. Katılımcıların yarısı cinsel yönelimini ailelerinden sakladığını belirtilmiştir. Çalışmaya katılanların 58inin toplumsal baskıya maruz kaldığı görülmüştür. Sonuç: Günümüzde LGBT bireylere yönelik farkındalık oluşturan çalışmalar yürütülmesine rağmen toplumun köklü tabularından dolayı LGBT bireylerin halen birçok sorunla mücadele etmek durumunda kaldığı görülmüştür.

Makale detayları

Problems Experienced by LGBT+ Individuals in Access to Health Services: A Qualitative Study

Yazarlar:

Gizem Çevik | Ümran Oskay

Yayıncı:

Gumushane University

Ana Başlıklar:

Doğum ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Dergi:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.741-753

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351844

pISSN:

2146-9954

LGBT+

access to healthcare

health professionalLGBT+

sağlık hizmetine erişim

sağlık profesyoneli

Sayı

Makale detayları

Problems Experienced by LGBT+ Individuals in Access to Health Services: A Qualitative Study

Yazarlar: Gizem Çevik | Ümran Oskay

Yayıncı: Gumushane University

Ana Başlıklar: Doğum ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Dergi: Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.741-753

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001351844

pISSN: 2146-9954

LGBT+

access to healthcare

health professionalLGBT+

sağlık hizmetine erişim

sağlık profesyoneli

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Gizem Çevik | Ümran Oskay

Yayıncı:

Gumushane University

Ana Başlıklar:

Doğum ve Kadın Hastalıkları Hemşireliği

Dergi:

Gümüşhane Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi Vol.14 Issue 2, pp.741-753

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001351844

pISSN:

2146-9954