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A Needs Assessment Among Transgender Patients at an LGBTQ Service Organization in Texas

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: Transgender adults have difficulty accessing health care due to multiple barriers. This study examined the health care-related needs of transgender patients in Dallas, Texas. Methods: This study examined cross-sectional data from a survey completed by 62 patients who identified as transgender. Results: Many participants reported depression (50%) and anxiety (51%). Over half did not receive preventive screenings (60%) or health care (61%) elsewhere. One-third of patients felt their primary care physician outside the clinic was not transgender-friendly. Conclusion: These findings provide evidence that transgender patients demonstrate increased reported mental health disorders and decreased access to medical care.

Source: Transgender Health

DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2020.0048

Authors: Natalie Polizopoulos-Wilson, Tiffany B. Kindratt, Esha Hansoti, Patti Pagels, J.P. Cano, Philip Day, Nora Gimpel

Institutions: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, The University of Texas at Arlington

Language: English

Topic: LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W3082062872

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Cites: 32

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10