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Area of Science:

  • Medical Science
  • Social Science
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Gender reassignment surgery (GRS) presents significant challenges for individuals and their social environments.
  • Discrimination is a known issue faced by transgender individuals post-transition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the social support systems of male-to-female (MtF) transgender individuals.
  • To assess the impact of family relationships on the GRS experience.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective survey of 254 MtF individuals post-penile inversion vaginoplasty (2004-2010).
  • Prospective survey of 144 MtF individuals prior to GRS for preoperative counseling.
  • Analysis of family relationships, including parental and child acceptance of GRS.

Main Results:

  • Approximately two-thirds of participants lived with parents or children comfortably.
  • Parental acceptance of GRS ranged from 65.6% to 77.1%, with some parents not accepting their child's transition.
  • Child acceptance of GRS was around 64.9% to 71.1%, with a minority disapproving.

Conclusions:

  • Social support is a vital resource for transgender individuals undergoing GRS.
  • Improved understanding of social dynamics can enhance the well-being of transgender individuals.
  • Addressing social support needs may lead to reduced healthcare utilization.