Web‐based LGBT cultural competency training intervention for oncologists: Pilot study results

Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cancer patients experience substantial health disparities, including poorer overall health and lower satisfaction with their cancer care than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, which may be due in part to a lack of culturally comp...

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Published in:Cancer 2020-01, Vol.126 (1), p.112-120
Main Authors: Seay, Julia, Hicks, Amanda, Markham, Merry Jennifer, Schlumbrecht, Matthew, Bowman‐Curci, Meghan, Woodard, Jennifer, Duarte, Luisa F., Quinn, Gwendolyn P., Schabath, Matthew B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acceptability
Attitudes
Bisexuality
Cancer
Clinical trials
cultural competency
Curricula
Health
LGBT
Oncology
Rank tests
Teaching methods
Training
web‐based
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Summary:Background Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) cancer patients experience substantial health disparities, including poorer overall health and lower satisfaction with their cancer care than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts, which may be due in part to a lack of culturally competent providers. To address these disparities, a web‐based LGBT cultural competency training tailored to oncologists was developed by an interdisciplinary team of scientists, LGBT cancer survivors, cultural competency experts, oncologists, a web designer, and an instructional designer. Methods Oncologists (n = 44) were recruited from 3 academic cancer centers in Florida. Participants were administered the LGBT cultural competency training Curriculum for Oncologists on LGBT populations to Optimize Relevance and Skills (COLORS) and completed pre‐ and posttraining measures regarding LGBT‐related knowledge, attitudes (including general negative attitudes and health care–related attitudes), and clinical practices. After the training, participants completed training acceptability measures. Results Of the 44 participants, 33 (75%) completed the COLORS training. Participants were 55% non‐Hispanic white, 63% male, and had a mean age of 47 years. Participants demonstrated significant improvements in LGBT‐related knowledge (t = −4.9, P 
ISSN:0008-543X
1097-0142
DOI:10.1002/cncr.32491