Harassment Patterns and Risk Profile in Spanish Trans Persons

Area of Science:

• Social Sciences
• Public Health
• Gender Studies

Background:

• Transgender (trans) individuals experience disproportionately high rates of harassment and discrimination.
• Understanding specific harassment patterns and risk factors is crucial for developing targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the patterns and risk profile of harassment among transgender people in Spain.
• To identify demographic and disclosure-related factors associated with harassment experiences.

Main Methods:

• Cross-sectional study involving 212 transgender individuals aged 10-62 in Spain.
• Data collection on harassment types, frequency, locations, and disclosure age.
• Analysis of harassment prevalence and risk factors.

Main Results:

• A high prevalence of harassment (59.9%) was reported, with daily harassment occurring in 12.6% of cases.
• Verbal attacks were the most common form (59%), frequently occurring in public spaces (49.1%) and educational settings (46.2%).
• Harassment was more prevalent in trans women and those disclosing gender identity at younger ages, with older trans women facing higher risks.

Conclusions:

• Transgender individuals in Spain face substantial harassment, necessitating urgent societal and policy interventions.
• Early disclosure of gender identity is associated with increased harassment, highlighting the need for supportive environments.
• Addressing transphobic attitudes and promoting gender justice are critical public health priorities in Spain.