Maasz Johan Jacobus, van der Linde Jeannie, Milton Carmen, Graham Marien Alet, du Toit Maria Neethling
Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
Department of Science, Mathematics, and Technology Education, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
Int J Transgend Health. 2024 Feb 9;26(3):750-764. doi: 10.1080/26895269.2024.2313033. eCollection 2025.
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) receive extensive education and training on voice and voice disorders. Therefore, they are integral in rendering transgender voice and communication training (TVCT), as part of their scope of practice. Research has, however, identified a lack of confidence in SLPs to render this service due to a perceived lack of education, knowledge, and clinical exposure.
To determine the perceptions, knowledge, and perceived competencies of South African SLPs regarding TVCT.
A cross-sectional open online survey design using non-probability purposive and convenience sampling was used. Fully qualified, practicing South African SLPs were asked to volunteer to participate on social media platforms. Fifty-two valid data sets were recorded.
Most participants agreed that TVCT falls within their scope of practice ( = 42, 84%), viewing it as their ethical responsibility ( = 40, 80%) as well as a necessity ( = 34, 68%). However, most participants reported feeling inadequately prepared to provide TVCT ( = 34, 68%) due to insufficient education and training in this field, with 23 participants (45.1%) reporting that they had not received any education or training on the topic.
Participants generally held positive attitudes toward TVCT yet felt unprepared to render the service due to insufficient education, training, and exposure, revealing a crucial professional development need.
言语语言病理学家（SLP）接受了关于嗓音及嗓音障碍的广泛教育和培训。因此，作为其执业范围的一部分，他们在提供跨性别者嗓音与沟通训练（TVCT）方面不可或缺。然而，研究发现，由于感觉缺乏相关教育、知识和临床接触，SLP对提供这项服务缺乏信心。
确定南非言语语言病理学家对跨性别者嗓音与沟通训练的看法、知识和感知能力。
采用非概率立意抽样和便利抽样的横断面开放式在线调查设计。邀请完全合格的南非在职言语语言病理学家自愿在社交媒体平台上参与。记录了52份有效数据集。
大多数参与者同意跨性别者嗓音与沟通训练属于他们的执业范围（n = 42，84%），将其视为自己的道德责任（n = 40，80%）以及一项必要工作（n = 34，68%）。然而，大多数参与者报告称，由于该领域的教育和培训不足，他们感觉没有充分准备好提供跨性别者嗓音与沟通训练（n = 34，68%），有23名参与者（45.1%）报告称他们没有接受过关于该主题的任何教育或培训。
参与者总体上对跨性别者嗓音与沟通训练持积极态度，但由于教育、培训和接触不足，感觉没有准备好提供这项服务，这揭示了一项关键的专业发展需求。
