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Examining Cervical Cancer Preventive Behaviors for Latinx Transmasculine Individuals among Medical Students

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  • Alíxida Ramos-Pibernus

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Paola Carminelli-Corretjer

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Mario Bermonti-Pérez

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Nelmit Tollinchi-Natali

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Coral Jiménez-Ricaurte

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • David Mejías-Serrano

    (Independent Community Researcher, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Julian Silva-Reteguis

    (Independent Community Researcher, San Sebastián 00685, Puerto Rico)

  • Fabian Moreta-Ávila

    (Independent Community Researcher, Vallejo, CA 94590, USA)

  • Malynie Blanco

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Lellanes Justiz

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Marta Febo

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

  • Eliut Rivera-Segarra

    (School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences, Ponce Health Sciences University, Ponce 00732, Puerto Rico)

Abstract

Latinx transmasculine men (LTM) can be at a particularly high risk for cervical cancer as they lie at the intersection of two health disparity populations (gender and ethnic minorities). Previous research using self-report measures has documented how negative interactions with providers are a key barrier for cervical cancer screening among LTM. However, no research to date has examined, via direct observation, cervical cancer preventive behaviors in clinical interactions with LTM. Thus, the objective of this study was to examine cervical cancer preventive behaviors in clinical interactions between medical students and an LTM. The team implemented standardized patient simulations (simulations of clinical interactions with actors portraying the role of a patient), self-report measures, and observational techniques. A total of 37 medical students participated in the study. The results were mixed with some key behaviors neglected (i.e., asking if the patient preferred to collect the HPV test sample by himself), while others were enacted (i.e., checking family history of cervical cancer). Further research is needed to better understand behaviors in clinical interactions with LTM as well as how to improve them.

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  • Alíxida Ramos-Pibernus & Paola Carminelli-Corretjer & Mario Bermonti-Pérez & Nelmit Tollinchi-Natali & Coral Jiménez-Ricaurte & David Mejías-Serrano & Julian Silva-Reteguis & Fabian Moreta-Ávila & Mal, 2021. "Examining Cervical Cancer Preventive Behaviors for Latinx Transmasculine Individuals among Medical Students," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 18(3), pages 1-7, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:18:y:2021:i:3:p:851-:d:483416
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    1. Joshua J. Rivera-Custodio & Ana V. Soto-Sanchez & Elvin O. Alvarado-Cardona & Fabian Moreta-Ávila & Julian Silva-Reteguis & Erik Velez-Perez & Coral Jiménez-Ricaurte & Eliut Rivera-Segarra & Sheilla L, 2023. "Recommendations from Latinx Trans and Non-Binary Individuals to Promote Cancer Prevention in Puerto Rico and Florida," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-9, January.

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