International Journal of Endocrinology Research and Reviews(IJERR)

Assistant Professor, WSU School of Radiologic Sciences, United States

Publications

• Research Article   
  Female-To-Male Transgenders Patients’ Perceived Disparities in Cancer Screening Adherence: A Phenomenological Study
  Author(s): Kim Parkinson* and Eric Matthews
  
  Members of the transgender community may have a higher risk for cancer due to certain factors like smoking, alcohol and drug use, obesity, and significantly higher rates of HIV. However, transgender persons are less likely to adhere to life-saving cancer screening exams than cisgender individuals. Although quantitative data exist showing the lower percentage of transgender vs. heterosexual cancer screening adherence rates, qualitative research from a transgender person's point of view is needed to understand the barriers to why fewer transgender individuals adhere to cancer screening guidelines. This qualitative, phenomenological study aims to explore female-to-male transgender individ- uals’ perceived experiences with cancer screening exams. A convenience sample of seven female-to-male transgender individuals was recruited from LGBTQ social media support websites. Qualitati.. Read More»
  

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