Health Socio-anthropologist, Associate Researcher at the Health, Nutrition, Hygiene Laboratory (L-snh) / Development Research Center (DRC)/ University Alassane Ouattara, Cote D'Ivoire
Research Article
Social Identity, Health Rights and Medical Ethics: An Analysis of The Attitudes of Caregivers of Public Health Sector In The Medical Care of Transgender People In Côte D’ivoire
Author(s): Zié Adama Ouattara*, Kouamé Aristide Brou, Lorraine Nadia Kouadio and Koffi Célestin N’dri
In Côte d’Ivoire, as in many other parts of the world, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people in general, and transgender people in particular, face enormous difficulties in accessing care. They are victims of their social identity and are stigmatized and marginalized from the health care system. In most public health structures, their medical care is problematic due to the reluctance of health care providers. We are witnessing less responsible attitudes among some caregivers in public health sector. According to the literature, LGBT people are vulnerable to several diseases, including HIV/AIDS. As such, they require specific health care. This situation experienced by LGBT people constitutes a denial of the right to health and of medical ethics. Indeed, health is a universal right that advocates equal access to health care. As for medical ethics, it requires .. View More»
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