Karina Villaluna

Enabling Access:
Factors Influencing NP-Delivered Gender-Affirming Care in BC

Wednesday, March 11, 2026

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (PDT)

Online ONLY – Zoom registration required
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The aim of this presentation is to share the results of the cross-sectional study titled NP-BRIDGE. The study was conducted to understand the facilitators and barriers to providing gender-affirming care as experienced by nurse practitioners (NPs) in British Columbia (BC).

Karina Villaluna (she/her) is a Fraser Health-based Family Nurse Practitioner and University of Victoria alumna. She provides comprehensive longitudinal primary care for patients of all ages with a specialized focus in the provision of gender-affirming healthcare. Karina is passionate about providing compassionate, continuous, and inclusive care that is as scientifically grounded as it is deeply personal.