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Characterization of a self-designated transsexual population
Archives of Sexual Behavior
|November 2, 2013
Summary
This study surveyed 599 individuals seeking sex conversion surgery at Johns Hopkins. The findings characterize demographic, medical, psychiatric, and personal parameters of this transsexual patient group.
Area of Science:
- Medical research
- Psychiatry
- Gender studies
Background:
- The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions established a Gender Identity Clinic to address patient needs.
- A significant number of individuals identify as transsexual and seek surgical interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the demographic, medical, psychiatric, and personal profiles of individuals seeking sex conversion surgery.
- To understand the characteristics of patients referred to a specialized gender identity clinic.
Main Methods:
- Survey of 1034 correspondents contacting the Gender Identity Clinic.
- Analysis of demographic, medical, psychiatric, and personal data from 599 respondents who completed a screening questionnaire.
Main Results:
- Characterization of 599 individuals seeking sex conversion surgery based on provided parameters.
- Detailed demographic, medical, psychiatric, and personal data collected from the surveyed group.
Conclusions:
- The study provides a foundational characterization of a cohort seeking gender-affirming surgery.
- Understanding these parameters is crucial for clinical care and further research in gender identity and transition.
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