Queering the doctor’s Office: A co-cultural examination of doctor-patient communication

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dc.contributor.committeeChairLangford, Catherine L.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberGring, Mark A.
dc.contributor.committeeMemberScholl, Juliann C.
dc.creatorRoss, Katy
dc.date.available2014-06-03T20:14:01Z
dc.date.issued2014-05
dc.description.abstractThis research examines transgender individuals and their communication with doctors when visiting the doctor’s office. A co-cultural theoretical framework was used to identify which communication strategies transgender individuals utilized when interacting with healthcare professionals. In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 self-identifying transgender individuals that had begun the medical transition process (i.e. hormone replacement therapy, surgery, etc.). Results of a thematic analysis reveal that transgender individuals faced several challenges when entering the healthcare context. Data analysis reveals transgender individuals used five particular communication strategies to help them accomplish their healthcare goals.
dc.format.mimetypeapplication/pdf
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/2346/58536
dc.language.isoeng
dc.subjectTransgender
dc.subjectHealthcare
dc.subjectCo-cultural theory
dc.titleQueering the doctor’s Office: A co-cultural examination of doctor-patient communication
dc.typeThesis
thesis.degree.departmentCommunication Studies
thesis.degree.disciplineCommunication Studies
thesis.degree.grantorTexas Tech University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Arts

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