Improving correctional healthcare providers' ability to care for transgender patients: Development and evaluation of a theory-driven cultural and clinical competence intervention
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Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Pachankis JE. Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-Affirmative Mental Health Practice Training in a Highly Stigmatizing National Context. LGBT Health 2017, 4: 360-370. PMID: 28891750, PMCID: PMC5661855, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2016.0194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health professionalsClinical skillsMajority of traineesMean agePreliminary efficacyHealth professionalsMental healthPractice attitudesPervasive stigmaBaselineSignificant increaseLGBT individualsPractice trainingTransgender individualsHigh needFuture trainingIndividualsTraineesMajorityNegative attitudesTrialsSuch training