Purpose: This toolkit provides strategies, tools, and learning resources to advance LGBTQIA+ inclusion in clinical research studies across the world.
Learning Resources
Creating Welcoming and Affirming Clinical Studies for LGBTQIA+ Participants Toolkit
This toolkit focuses on the implementation stage of training sites to successfully engage and retain LGBTQIA+ participants. Within the toolkit, you will find information on foundational LGBTQIA+ concepts and terminology, best practices for affirming transgender and gender diverse participants, and recommendations for collecting SOGI data as part of participant demographics. By learning these competencies, all study staff can become skilled and confident in supporting the dignity of LGBTQIA+ participants, and ultimately, can contribute to improving health equity for LGBTQIA+ communities.
Infectious Disease Outbreaks and Impact on LGBTQIA+ People
Presented by Dr. Kevin Ard in collaboration with the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, this webinar will update health centers on responding to outbreaks of syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections among MSM in their communities. Discussions will include culturally responsive, evidence-based screening, testing, treatment, and outreach in coordination with public health departments.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Engaging and Affirming LGBTQIA+ Families in Health Centers
The visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, and all sexually and gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) families is growing, reflecting the evolving landscape of contemporary society. It is estimated that 5 million American children live with a parent who identifies as LGBTQIA+, and nearly 170,000 children are being raised by same-sex couples. Among transgender adults in the U.S., 15-19% are currently a parent of a child under 18 years old. Given the large number of LGBTQIA+ families with children, it is crucial for health centers to recognize the unique and diverse configurations of families in order to meet their health care needs. Effectively providing care for LGBTQIA+ families with children requires a commitment to understanding and embracing their distinct experiences and challenges. By becoming more informed, adapting new terminology, and fostering a sense of community, health center care teams can significantly improve care experiences and health outcomes for all patients and families.
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- Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Health
Improving Depression Care for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults at Health Centers
Presented by Lisa Krinsky and Dr. Alex Keuroghlian in collaboration with the National Center for LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (NCECE), this webinar will focus on addressing mental health disparities in older LGBTQIA+ adults through culturally responsive care. Participants will consider approaches for promoting a supportive environment and providing tailored services to LGBTQIA+ patients as they age.
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- LGBTQIA+ Older Adults
Low Threshold Substance Use Support for LGBTQIA+ Communities
In collaboration with the National Health Care for the Homeless Council, this webinar will discuss innovative low-barrier, patient-centered models of SUD treatment that can be integrated into health centers, and can effectively engage LGBTQIA+ communities and people experiencing homelessness. Approaches will include same-day and home induction of medications for opioid use disorder, long-acting injectables, and harm reduction principles.
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- Organizational Change
Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for LGBTQIA+ Populations: Implementation in Health Center
Join Dr. Ard from the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center and Jeannie McIntosh from Community Health Center, Inc. for an informative webinar on the benefits and practical implementation of long-acting injectable PrEP in health centers. Focused on improving care for LGBTQIA+ communities, this webinar will explore eligibility and assessment of candidates, administering long-acting injectable PrEP, and common challenges in prescribing and integrating injectable long-acting injectable PrEP.
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- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
The Intersection of HIV, Aging, and Housing: Considerations for Health Centers
This webinar from the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders (NCECE), the National Center for Health in Public Housing (NCHPH), and the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center will focus on integrated solutions for supporting older adults living with HIV to safely age in their community of choice.
HIV Prevention and Care for People Assigned Female at Birth
Presented by Dr. Whitney Irie and Dr. Kevin Ard in collaboration with the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, this webinar will train health centers on best and promising practices for prevention and treatment of HIV among cisgender women, non-binary people assigned female at birth, and transgender men.
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- HIV/STI Treatment and Prevention
Caring for LGBTQIA+ Youth at Health Centers
Presented by the National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center, this webinar will focus on both disparities and resilience among LGBTQIA+ youth, including practical strategies for reaching and engaging LGBTQIA+ youth into primary care and behavioral health care. In addition to learning of health risks faced by LGBTQIA+ youth, webinar participants will become more familiar with LGBTQIA+ youth culture, and will learn of ways to forge trusting relationships and create welcoming environments.
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- LGBTQIA+ Children and Youth
