{"id":2820,"date":"2024-07-28T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-28T09:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/ebn\/?p=2820"},"modified":"2024-07-25T17:06:29","modified_gmt":"2024-07-25T16:06:29","slug":"sexual-and-or-gender-minority-parents-accessing-healthcare-for-their-children-its-not-new-but-were-still-not-getting-it-right","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/ebn\/2024\/07\/28\/sexual-and-or-gender-minority-parents-accessing-healthcare-for-their-children-its-not-new-but-were-still-not-getting-it-right\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexual and\/or gender minority parents accessing healthcare for their children; it\u2019s not new but we\u2019re still not getting it right!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/ebn\/files\/2024\/07\/LKK-bio.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2821\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/ebn\/files\/2024\/07\/LKK-bio.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"230\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/ebn\/files\/2024\/07\/LKK-bio.png 230w, https:\/\/blogs.bmj.com\/ebn\/files\/2024\/07\/LKK-bio-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 230px) 100vw, 230px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In this week&#8217;s blog <span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222589279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\">Lucy Kelsall-Knight<\/span> (<\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222589279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\">Associate Professor Children&#8217;s Nursing<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222589279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\"> at the University of Birmingham) talk about Sexual and\/or gender minority parents accessing healthcare for their children<\/span><\/span><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222589279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\">. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Family dynamics have changed over the last 20 years in the United Kingdom (UK) and it is now more common for parents to identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ) [1,2]. Whilst there is no data regarding the total number of same-gender parents in the UK, in 2023 one in five children in England were adopted by same- gender couples [3]. There is a lot of research available regarding LGBTQ people\u2019s experiences of healthcare, however there is very little regarding LGBTQ parents\u2019 experiences of accessing healthcare services for their children [4]. Of the information that is available the narrative is consistent in detailing that healthcare is heteronormative. This means that a heterosexual relationship is seen as the \u2018default\u2019 or \u2018normal\u2019 relationship and, therefore, other relationships are not privileged and are seen as different and potentially \u2018not normal.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sadly, it is not uncommon in children\u2019s healthcare for health care professionals to ask same-gender parents the whereabouts of the \u2018missing\u2019 mother or father [5]. Often there is no imagery on the walls or in patient leaflets that reflects the child\u2019s family dynamic, which may make children and their families feel as if they don\u2019t exist, or are not recognised within healthcare. As the imagery and the forms in healthcare settings can appear to be heteronormative in nature, the behaviours of healthcare professionals could be seen to be endorsing them. How people \u2018see\u2019 a family may be dependent upon their own experiences and understanding of the term family. This is applicable to healthcare professionals as well. However, if any microaggression or discrimination is encountered then it must be acted upon.\u00a0 It is not acceptable, or lawful, for sexual and\/or gender minority families to encounter heteronormative or gendernormative discrimination in healthcare. If children and their families encounter this type of behaviour it has the potential to be harmful to mental well-being, sense of self and family identity. It is vital that healthcare policy and professionals reform images, paperwork and language that is used so that children can remain at the centre of their healthcare. This will ensure that family centred care can be practiced and sexual and gender-minority parented families can feel included and seen.\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So how can we \u2018get it right\u2019 for sexual and gender-minority parented families?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All healthcare professionals should receive training to ensure that they are aware of the diversity of the population in which they practice; the importance of appropriate terminology and families seeing positive representation of themselves in healthcare settings. In the UK we are a long way on from the arrival of the Equality Act [<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">6]<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and the legal acknowledgement of sexual minority and gender minority relationships and whilst we still have a way to go to ensure inclusion, we are getting there.\u00a0 But like many situations in nursing, we can reflect on our actions and omissions, advocate for the people we work with and care for and enhance the experience for others in the future.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 Mellish L, Jennings S, Tasker F. (2013) Gay, Lesbian and Heterosexual Adoptive Families: Family relationships, child adjustment and adopters\u2019 experiences. London: BAAF.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2 Golombok S. (2015) Modern families: parents and children in new family forms. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3 Department for Education. (2023) Children looked after in England including adoptions. London: DfE<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4 Kelsall-Knight L (2021) Qualitative exploration of lesbian parents\u2019 experiences of accessing healthcare for their adopted children in England. BMJ Open. 11, e053710.doi: 10.1136\/bmjopen-2021-053710, available at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmjopen.bmj.com\/content\/bmjopen\/11\/10\/e053710.full.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/bmjopen.bmj.com\/content\/bmjopen\/11\/10\/e053710.full.pdf<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> [accessed 31\/5\/24]<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:480}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5 Appelgren Engstr\u00f6m H, H\u00e4ggstr\u00f6m-Nordin E, Borneskog C, et\u202fal. (2019) Mothers in same-sex relationships-Striving for equal parenthood: a grounded theory study. J Clin Nurs;28:3700\u20139, available at: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/jocn.14971\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/jocn.14971<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> [accessed 31\/5\/24]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\" data-contrast=\"auto\">6 Equality Act 2010 c.15, available at: <\/span><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-size: 1rem\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2010\/15\/contents\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/ukpga\/2010\/15\/contents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem\" data-contrast=\"auto\"> [accessed 31\/5\/24]<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222589279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\">Lucy Kelsall-Knight<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\">@LKelsallKnight<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"TextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\">is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\"> an<\/span> <\/span><span class=\"TextRun Highlight SCXW222589279 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\">Associate Professor Children&#8217;s Nursing<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW222589279 BCX0\"> at the University of Birmingham<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW222589279 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:2,&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><!--TrendMD v2.4.8--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this week&#8217;s blog Lucy Kelsall-Knight (Associate Professor Children&#8217;s Nursing at the University of Birmingham) talk about Sexual and\/or gender minority parents accessing healthcare for their children. 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