Date of Award

Spring 2025

Degree Type

Thesis

Department

College of Pharmacy

Director of Thesis

Jordan Ballou, PharmD, BCACP

Second Reader

Chao Cai, PhD

Abstract

This thesis will examine the relationship between pharmacy school education about gender-affirming hormone therapy and the confidence and knowledge of PGY1 and PGY2 pharmacy residents at ASHP-accredited or candidate pharmacy residency programs across the United States. This cross-sectional study was completed through an analysis of de-identified survey data, including demographics, confidence-based questions, and knowledge-based questions. The study survey and thesis were compiled by reviewing the current literature regarding the perceptions of pharmacists, pharmacy residents, and student pharmacists on transgender and gender diverse topics. The survey was sent to pharmacy residents through residency program directors (RPDs) and program contacts. After considering eligibility criteria, 308 responses were utilized for analysis. Most respondents were PGY1 residents (64.3%) who identified as female (81.5%) and heterosexual/straight (82.8%). The majority of pharmacy residents (70%) reported education during pharmacy school. The mean confidence score was 8.84 (SD ± 3.72) out of 20, and the mean number of knowledge questions correct was 6.04 (SD ±1.86) out of 10. Pharmacy school education significantly contributed to a higher total confidence score (p < 0.001).

First Page

1

Last Page

21

Rights

© 2025, Grace Thompson

Download

Share

COinS