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  • Health disparities
  • Medical sociology
  • Patient advocacy

Background:

  • Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, plus (LGBTQIA+) individuals experience significant health disparities.
  • Transgender patients frequently encounter microaggressions, misgendering, and harassment within healthcare settings.
  • These disparities manifest in increased rates of suicidality, mental health conditions, substance use, certain malignancies, STDs, and violence victimization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight common health disparities and obstacles faced by transgender patients.
  • To emphasize the critical role of healthcare providers in delivering gender-affirming care.
  • To identify high-impact strategies for providers to improve transgender patient care.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on health disparities in LGBTQIA+ populations.
  • Analysis of barriers to care for transgender individuals.
  • Discussion of evidence-based gender-affirming care practices.

Main Results:

  • Transgender patients face unique and severe health disparities.
  • Lack of provider knowledge and inclusive practices exacerbates these disparities.
  • Simple interventions can lead to substantial improvements in patient experience and health outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare providers are pivotal in mitigating health disparities for transgender patients.
  • Implementing gender-affirming care is essential for improving patient outcomes.
  • Education and sensitive practices are key to providing equitable care for all patients.