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The Lived Experience Of Transgender College-Aged Students Receiving Healthcare, Lisa Schaffer
The Lived Experience Of Transgender College-Aged Students Receiving Healthcare, Lisa Schaffer
Graduate College Dissertations and Theses
Background
There is a relative dearth of information regarding transgender patient perceptions of healthcare provider interactions and experiences. Previous studies have examined the experiences of transgender patients across multiple generations.
Purpose
This research focuses on understanding the lived experience of transgender college-aged students receiving healthcare. The goal of this research is to help inform the practices of healthcare providers in order to improve care experiences.
Methods
Hermeneutic phenomenology was utilized to illuminate the lived experiences of three college-aged transgender patients receiving healthcare. Interviews were conducted with research participants. After transcription, interview content was read and re-read for significant statements. Significant …