| Literature DB >> 24380580 |
Keith J Horvath1, Alex Iantaffi, Rebecca Swinburne-Romine, Walter Bockting.
Abstract
The aim of this study was to compare the mental health, substance use, and sexual risk behaviors of rural and non-rural transgender persons. Online banner advertisements were used to recruit 1,229 self-identified rural and non-rural transgender adults (18+ years) residing in the United States. Primary findings include significant differences in mental health between rural and non-rural transmen; relatively low levels of binge drinking across groups, although high levels of marijuana use; and high levels of unprotected sex among transwomen. The results confirm that mental and physical health services for transgender persons residing in rural areas are urgently needed.Entities:
Keywords: online survey; rural; transgender; urban
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24380580 PMCID: PMC4301267 DOI: 10.1080/00918369.2014.872502
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Homosex ISSN: 0091-8369