Trans and gender non-conforming (TGNC) people experience poor health care and health outcomes. We conducted a qualitative scoping review of studies addressing TGNC people's experiences receiving physical health care to inform research and practice solutions. A systematic search resulted in 35 qualitative studies for analysis. Studies included 1,607 TGNC participants, ages 16–64 years. Analytic methods included mostly interviews and focus groups; the most common analysis strategy was theme analysis. Key themes in findings were patient challenges, needs, and strengths. Challenges dominated findings and could be summarized by lack of provider knowledge and sensitivity and financial and insurance barriers, which hurt TGNC people's health. Future qualitative research should explore the experiences of diverse and specific groups of TGNC people (youth, non-binary, racial/ethnic minority), include community-based methods, and theory development. Practice-wise, training for providers and skills and support for TGNC people to advocate to improve their health, are required. (author abstract) #HES4A
A qualitative scoping review of transgender and gender non-conforming people's physical healthcare experiences and needs
Individual Author(s) / Organizational Author
Teti, Michelle
Kerr, Steffany
Bauerband, L. A.
Koegler, Erica
Graves, Rebecca
Publisher
Frontiers Public Health
Date
February 2021
Publication
Public Health Education and Promotion
Abstract / Description
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Artifact Type
Research
Reference Type
Journal Article
Priority Population
LGBTQ+
Topic Area
Social/Structural Determinants » Isms and Phobias » Transphobia