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Desired Nonmedical Gender-Affirming Support During Adolescence Among Transgender and Nonbinary Young Adults

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) adolescents benefit from receiving both medical and nonmedical gender-affirming care (GAC). To better understand the nonmedical GAC needs of TNB youth, a survey was sent to young adults ages 18-20 who desired but were unable to receive medical GAC as adolescents. TNB young adults reported they were most interested in affirming products, legal name change, and therapists with experience caring for TNB youth. Important differences arose when exploring desired nonmedical GAC needs across demographic groups. These data help identify the most impactful nonmedical interventions for TNB youth who do not have access to medical GAC.

Source: Transgender Health

DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2023.0198

Authors: Gina M. Sequeira, Baer Karrington, Nicole F. Kahn, Valentino Reyes, Kacie M. Kidd, Moira A. Kyweluk, Peter G. Asante, Nadeen Herring, Dimitri A. Christakis, Wanda Pratt, Laura P. Richardson

Institutions: Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, West Virginia University

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: W4407180001

FWCI: 1.138

Cites: 20

Cited by: 1

Related to: 10