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A Needs Assessment Among Transgender Patients at an LGBTQ Service Organization in Texas
Natalie Polizopoulos-Wilson1, Tiffany B Kindratt2, Esha Hansoti3
1Department of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA.
Abstract:
Purpose: Transgender adults have difficulty accessing health care due to multiple barriers. This study examined the health care-related needs of transgender patients in Dallas, Texas. Methods: This study examined cross-sectional data from a survey completed by 62 patients who identified as transgender. Results: Many participants reported depression (50%) and anxiety (51%). Over half did not receive preventive screenings (60%) or health care (61%) elsewhere. One-third of patients felt their primary care physician outside the clinic was not transgender-friendly. Conclusion: These findings provide evidence that transgender patients demonstrate increased reported mental health disorders and decreased access to medical care.
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