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Facilitators of Gender-Affirming Medical Care for Transgender and Nonbinary Adolescents

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: An electronic survey of transgender and nonbinary (TNB) adolescents was administered between June and August 2023 to identify potential facilitators of gender-affirming medical care (GAMC). Results indicated the most important facilitator was being able to access GAMC from their regular doctor. Accessing care via school-based health centers, a telemedicine visit with a gender specialist, and sharing videos about GAMC with parents were more important to those who had not been seen in a clinic that provides GAMC. Overall, this study offers important insights into how to improve access to GAMC for TNB adolescents who want but are not receiving this care.

Source: Transgender Health

DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2024.0157

Authors: Nicole F. Kahn, Chapin Spence, Kevin Bocek, Janis L. Sethness, Kacie M. Kidd, Peter G. Asante, Tumaini R. Coker, Laura P. Richardson, Dimitri A. Christakis, Gina M. Sequeira

Institutions: Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, Seattle Children's Research Institute, 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: W4408202750

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