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Gender-affirming Care for Transgender Patients
Nita Bhatt1, Jesse Cannella2, Julie P Gentile3
1Dr. Bhatt is Associate Director of Medical Student Education and Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio.
Innovations in Clinical Neuroscience
|August 12, 2022
Summary
Healthcare providers can improve health outcomes for transgender patients by implementing gender-affirming care. Simple interventions like using inclusive language and appropriate screenings significantly enhance patient well-being and quality of life.
Area of Science:
- 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.
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