Natalie Polizopoulos-Wilson1, Tiffany B Kindratt2, Esha Hansoti3, Patti Pagels3, J P Cano4, Philip Day3, Nora Gimpel3. 1. Department of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA. 2. Department of Kinesiology, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas, USA. 3. Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas, USA. 4. Resource 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. Copyright 2021, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
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. Copyright 2021, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers.
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