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Executive Summary
Executive Summary Brief Summary of the Research Literature Methodology of the Needs Assessment Survey Findings Focus Group/Interview Findings Recommendations References Attachment A: Sample Questionnaire Attachment B: Sample Focus Group/Interview Protocol
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Executive Summary
The purpose of this study was to better understand how to improve and reveal gaps in the healthcare system for members of the LGBTQ+ community in Wichita, Kansas, as well as individuals providing services and family members of individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. Noteworthy results include the following: 47% of respondents were unaware of LGBTQ+ friendly primary care providers. This lack of knowledge rose to 51% where OBGYN providers are concerned, and to 62% for emergency care providers. 17% of respondents reported having needed but not received mental health care by clinicians who are competent in gender transitions, and 15% reported having needed but not received mental health care in general. For 53% of the respondents, medical cost with insurance is the most experienced barrier to health care services, closely followed by 51% of respondents who noted that there is a lack of available
LGBTQ+ competent providers. Additionally, 17% of participants reported that a LGBTQ+ friendly primary care physician or dental care was not accessible to them, while 14% of respondents found LGBTQ+ friendly mental health providers inaccessible. Additionally, 15% of respondents reported being unable to access surgeons who are competent in gender transition. This is reflected in the qualitative part of this study as well. Participants in the focus groups and individual interviews identified many barriers to adequate inclusive and affirming healthcare:
