Table 2.
Reported Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-Related Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge from Baseline to Follow-Up (N = 33)
| Baseline mean (SD) | Follow-up mean (SD) | Test statistic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LGBT-related provider competency | |||
| Negative attitudes | 1.7 (0.7) | 1.6 (0.9) | t (32) = 1.27 |
| Clinical skills | 2.9 (1.1) | 4.1 (0.9) | t (32) = −6.10*** |
| Knowledge of LGBT clinical issues | 3.1 (0.6) | 3.4 (0.6) | t (31) = −3.32* |
| Comfort with addressing mental health needs of LGBT individuals | 3.9 (1.1) | 4.5 (1.0) | t (28) = −3.26** |
| LGBT-affirmative practice attitudes | 4.3 (0.5) | 4.5 (0.5) | t (29) = −1.7a |
| Homonegative and transnegative attitudes | 2.3 (0.6) | 2.1 (0.6) | t (29) = 2.84** |
*
P < 0.05; **P < 0.01; ***P < 0.001.
a
Marginal significance found in parametric analyses (P = 0.10), while a nonparametric Wilcoxon Ranks Test indicated statistical significance (Z = −1.99, P < 0.05).
LGBT, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender.