Most adolescents and young adults are comfortable being asked about their sexual orientation and gender identity in a healthcare setting, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Jessica Pourian, MD, and colleagues surveyed 260 participants aged 10-26 who were patients at an academic adolescent medicine clinic. The researchers found that 50% of the participants were gender diverse (GD) and 52% were lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB); 38% identified as both GD and LGB. Overall, 64% of participants agreed that it was important to be asked about gender identity, chosen name, and pronouns. More GD than cisgender youth agreed about the importance of asking about these data (83% vs 45%). Participants considered asking about sexual orientation less important than gender identity. Overall, more LGB than heterosexual youth agreed with the importance of asking about sexual orientation (56% vs 38%). Most adolescents and young adults (70%) were comfortable being asked about their sexual orientation or gender identity, with no preference for any single method. “By facilitating these discussions, we can foster an inclusive healthcare environment that ultimately leads to more effective and tailored care for our young patients,” Dr. Pourian said in a statement.
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