Obtaining a Gender-Affirming Sexual History with Gender Nonconforming and Transgender Patients

Authors

Gabriela Bosmenier Cruz, Larner College of MedicineFollow

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Date

2023

Abstract

This project introduces a methodology to change how providers ask the 5 P's of a sexual history using gender-affirming language. Obtaining a gender-affirming sexual history will improve sexual health care, especially with gender nonconforming and transgender patients. Taking time to discuss sexual health and function can lead to prompt identification of sexual problems, risk-taking behaviors, and infection prevention. Using appropriate language to communicate with all patients can lead to better doctor-patient relationship.

Clinical Site

Community Health Center of Burlington-Riverside

Keywords

Vermont, sexual history, 5 P's, 5 P's of sexual history, transgender care, trans care, trans health, gender-affirming language, gender affirming language, sexual health, gender nonconforming, 8 P's, 8 P's of sexual health

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Disciplines

Medical Education | Primary Care

Recommended Citation

Bosmenier Cruz, Gabriela, "Obtaining a Gender-Affirming Sexual History with Gender Nonconforming and Transgender Patients" (2023). Family Medicine Clerkship Student Projects. 883.
https://scholarworks.uvm.edu/fmclerk/883