Table 2 Overview of themes and sub-themes
Themes | Sub-themes | Codes |
|---|---|---|
Lack of knowledge about gender-sensitive care and the need for more training | Challenges addressing gender | -No / some training -Generational knowledge gap -Comfort level within hospital -Pushback from families |
Content of desired gender-sensitive care training | -Gender differences and health-related inequalities -Effective communication related to gender -How to practice gender-sensitive care within clinical practice | -Gender identities (trans, non-binary) -Checklist of key differences -Gender-related terminology and pronoun use -Gender identity discussions -Being respectful -Understanding gender issues |
Delivery method of the training | -Variety of training options -Online training -Lunch and learns -Workshops -Learning from lived experience | -Flexible -Informal learning -Question and discussion -Trans and non-binary |