Mp34-02 Development and Pilot Testing of a Gender-Conscious Sexual Health Intake Questionnaire

You have accessJournal of UrologyDiversity, Equity & Inclusion: Health Equity & Outcomes II (MP34)1 May 2024MP34-02 DEVELOPMENT AND PILOT TESTING OF A GENDER-CONSCIOUS SEXUAL HEALTH INTAKE QUESTIONNAIRE Tenny R. Zhang, Elijah Castle, Charlie Dubach-Reinhold, Gaines Blasdel, Carmen Kloer, Ashley Alford, Rachel Bluebond-Langner, and Lee C. Zhao Tenny R. ZhangTenny R. Zhang , Elijah CastleElijah Castle , Charlie Dubach-ReinholdCharlie Dubach-Reinhold , Gaines BlasdelGaines Blasdel , Carmen KloerCarmen Kloer , Ashley AlfordAshley Alford , Rachel Bluebond-LangnerRachel Bluebond-Langner , and Lee C. ZhaoLee C. Zhao View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1097/01.JU.0001008876.78012.90.02AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail Abstract INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Sexual health is critical to overall health, yet sexual history taking is challenging. LGBTQ+patients face additional barriers due to cis/heteronormativity. We aimed to pilot test a novel sexual history questionnaire called the Sexual Health Intake (SHI) form for patients of diverse genders and sexualities. METHODS: SHI comprises four pictogram-based questions about sexual contact at the mouth, anus, vaginal canal, and penis (Figure 1a). We enrolled 100 sexually active adult patients from gender-affirming surgery and urology clinics from Nov 2022-Apr 2023 to complete the form. Patients also completed five feedback questions and the Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information Systems-Sexual Function and Satisfaction (PROMIS-SexFS) survey (Figure 1b) as a validated comparator. RESULTS: One hundred diverse patients aged 19-86 years completed the study (Table 1). Forms of sexual contact varied widely and included all possible combinations asked by SHI. Patients reported SHI was clinically useful, inclusive, and comprehensive (Table 2). SHI captured more positive responses than PROMIS-SexFS in corresponding questions about specific types of sexual activity (Figure 2). SHI also asks about forms of sexual contact that are not addressed by PROMIS-SexFS, such as penis-to-clitoris. CONCLUSIONS: SHI is an inclusive, patient-directed tool to aid sexual history taking without cisnormative or heteronormative biases. The form was well-received by a diverse group of participants and can be considered for use in the clinical setting. Download PPTDownload PPT Source of Funding: None © 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Volume 211Issue 5SMay 2024Page: e570 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 2024 by American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.Metrics Author Information Tenny R. Zhang More articles by this author Elijah Castle More articles by this author Charlie Dubach-Reinhold More articles by this author Gaines Blasdel More articles by this author Carmen Kloer More articles by this author Ashley Alford More articles by this author Rachel Bluebond-Langner More articles by this author Lee C. Zhao More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF downloadLoading ...