@article{d9a49e5c28d64bd6b7c71b17d7e489d7,
title = "The Role of Butch versus Femme Identity in Body Image and Breast Health Among Lesbians in Taiwan: Results of an Online Survey",
abstract = "Purpose: The views of butch- and femme-identified lesbians toward their own breasts, breast cancer, breast cancer screenings, and their behavior and intentions toward breast health care were examined and compared in this study. Methods: A total of 208 Taiwanese lesbians (134 butch-identified lesbians and 78 femme-identified lesbians) completed an online survey. Results: Butch-identified lesbians were more likely to hold negative views regarding their own breasts, which were found to be significantly and negatively associated with their actions in performing breast self-examinations when compared with femme-identified lesbians. Conclusions: Healthcare providers should be aware of and provide culturally competent care to lesbians with different identities. Clinical Relevance: The results can be employed as evidence for promoting lesbians{\textquoteright} breast health, particularly butch-identified lesbians. Healthcare providers should provide a supportive environment in order to promote a positive body image and improve breast health among lesbians.",
keywords = "Breast health, butch, femme, health disparities, lesbian",
author = "Wang, {Ya Ching} and Chang, {Shiow Ru} and Miao, {Nae Fang}",
note = "Funding Information: The authors would like to thank all of the participants who took part in this study and the staff in the LGBT organizations and communities who assisted in advertising the study.Clinical Resources American Cancer Society. Cancer facts for lesbians and bisexual women. https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/womens-health/cancer-facts-for-lesbians-and-bisexual-women.html GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality. http://www.glma.org/index.cfm?nodexml:id=1 National LGBT Health Education Center-Fenway Health. https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/ American Cancer Society. Cancer facts for lesbians and bisexual women. https://www.cancer.org/healthy/find-cancer-early/womens-health/cancer-facts-for-lesbians-and-bisexual-women.html GLMA Health Professionals Advancing LGBTQ Equality. http://www.glma.org/index.cfm?nodexml:id=1 National LGBT Health Education Center-Fenway Health. https://www.lgbthealtheducation.org/ Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020 Sigma Theta Tau International",
year = "2020",
month = mar,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1111/jnu.12544",
language = "English",
volume = "52",
pages = "174--182",
journal = "Journal of Nursing Scholarship",
issn = "1527-6546",
publisher = "Wiley-Blackwell",
number = "2",
}
