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Developing Resources for American Indian/Alaska Native Transgender and Two-Spirit Youth, Their Relatives, and Healthcare Providers.

Authors :
Angelino AC
Bell S
Roxby A
Thomas M
Leston J
Coker TR
Crouch JM
Source :
Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and action [Prog Community Health Partnersh] 2020; Vol. 14 (4), pp. 509-516.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) youth disproportionately face barriers accessing healthcare, including lack of access to culturally specific resources. This article details the creation of a culturally-specific Toolkit for AI/AN transgender and Two-Spirit youth, their relatives, and their healthcare providers across the United States. The Toolkit aims to 1) deliver culturally grounded resources to youth with diverse gender identities, 2) provide resources for families, and 3) increase healthcare provider awareness. A culturally appropriate Toolkit, "Celebrating Our Magic," was created from continual engagement with community partners over a 6-month period to address identified needs. The Toolkit has been shared regionally with partners who helped with its creation and nationally with Indian Health Service, Tribal, and Urban clinics serving AI/AN youth. This Toolkit creation process could be applied to manuals or guides for work in other underserved communities.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-055X
Volume :
14
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Progress in community health partnerships : research, education, and action
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33416771
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/cpr.2020.0056