This paper delves into the systemic erasure of transgender people in healthcare through lack of knowledge in medical research, education and training, as well as inequitable healthcare policies and practices. The study is completed with qualitative research from the Trans PULSE Project.
The article delves into the types of stigmas experienced by trans men in Uganda, including interpersonal, structural, internalized and health stigmas. It concludes the need for gender-inclusive healthcare, and policy and community support.
This research article explores the concept of "detransphobia," detailing the unique gender minority stressors and discrimination faced by individuals who detransition. It highlights how societal and political pressures contribute to these stressors and emphasizes the need for supportive resources for those who experience detransition.
Discusses experiences of discrimination experienced by trans women living with HIV from healthcare providers, such as misgendering, refusal of care and hostile environments. The article focuses on increasing provider knowledge and training and trans-specific services, as well as decreasing silo models of care.
An article that delves into the need for healthcare professionals to discuss fertility preservation with the trans and gender diverse community through the informed consent model. It examines what type of information needs to be provided and what is the best mode of delivery to ensure folks have equitable access to decision-making around fertility.
Through interviews with trans individuals and endocrinologists, the study analyzes the social context of the provision of hormone therapy for trans folks in Russia. The discussion of unsupervised hormone therapy due to lack of diagnosis, high expenses of testing and appointments, age restrictions and individual perspectives is explored.
Explores the structural barriers and inequitable policies that denies equitable healthcare access for trans people. Provides potential solutions to improve trans healthcare, such as policy changes, improved medical training and structural reforms.
This document from the Canadian Paediatric Society outlines best practices for healthcare providers in supporting transgender and gender-diverse youth, emphasizing the importance of an affirming, patient-centered approach to care.
The study assesses the barriers at the individual, social and medical levels that prevent trans-women sex workers from accessing and using HIV/STI prevention care programs. The article calls for increased access and care services for trans-women in sex work.
The study explores the negative healthcare experiences of receiving HIV and STI testing for trans and gender diverse folks. It concludes that the majority of participants had at least two discriminatory experiences in sexual health care settings, and the increased level of these experiences decreased the frequency of individuals seeking HIV and STI testing.
This article challenges the idea that cisnormativity is the historical standard, arguing instead that diverse gender identities have existed throughout history. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing and validating transgender and non-binary experiences as part of a broader understanding of human diversity, rather than viewing cisnormativity as the default.
The study examines how prepared healthcare providers feel in providing transgender care within a pediatric centre. The findings show a lack of training and education in trans-specific care, which must be addressed to mediate barriers and ensure provision of equitable health care.
Explores the barriers to healthcare access, role and challenges of digital health, and community-driven solutions for transgender folks in the COVID-19 pandemic. The study highlights how digital health mitigated some barriers, it is not a complete solution, calling for future directions of trans-inclusive policies and healthcare services.
This article discusses the complexities of detransitioning, emphasizing the importance of accepting uncertainty, allowing for changes in one's gender journey, and acknowledging the possibility of regret. It advocates for a compassionate approach that respects each individual's evolving understanding of their identity.
The study focuses on the challenges and discrimination faced by the trans community through the COVID-19 pandemic, such as delays in hormone replacement therapy and surgeries. The aim is to shed light on the need for improved training, access to appropriate health care and overall inclusive care.
Study examining the geographical barriers in accessing healthcare by knowledgeable providers in the U.S. for the trans community. Analyzes how far trans people must travel to receive competent care, which is a critical public health issue.
The study examines the experiences of transgender people in primary care settings in Waterloo, ON, which highlights barriers to care, discrimination and factors influencing experiences. It concludes the need for improved education and training, as well as gender-inclusive healthcare spaces that use affirming language.
The article highlights the barriers experienced by trans and gender diverse folks in the healthcare system through analyzing the disparities between primary care and trans competent providers. The findings outline the systemic issues of lack of knowledgeable physicians and intersectional impacts, calling for the provision of additional education for healthcare providers on how to give affirming and intersectional care to all patients.
The article poses an overview of options for fertility preservation and medically assisted reproduction techniques for trans people. It encompasses several medical professions collaborative approach to support the trans community in fertility preservation.
Discusses the systemic barriers faced by youth in accessing gender-affirming care, especially folks without parental support. Argues that current healthcare frameworks fail to fully address the needs of all trans youth, particularly those with intersectional experiences.
Discusses the overrepresentation of trans women living with HIV, as well as the lack of access to HIV related healthcare, through analyzing social determinants of health. It calls for the stigma and structural barriers to be addressed in all healthcare settings, and the increase in access to gender-affirming HIV care and medical transition support.
The study highlights areas of improvement for access to health care for trans and non-binary people, such as long wait times, provider discomfort and lack of knowledge, and regional disparities. The findings outline future directions of improved provider training and access to affirming care.
Study that analyzes barriers to health insurance coverage for gender affirming care for the trans community. Explores how the insurance companies dictate what is a medical necessity and the influence of this definition on trans-related healthcare.
The study explores nursing students' view’s on how to improve the provision of healthcare for trans folks. Concludes the need for mandatory 2sLGBTQ+ education and structural reformation to ensure equitable and inclusive access.
Analyzes the barriers faced by trans men who have sex with men in accessing free or low-cost HIV testing, and preventative measures, such as condoms and lubricants. Results indicate the need for increased access to HIV prevention services for trans men, who have sex with men.
A qualitative study of trans men and healthcare professionals to explore the access and use of healthcare services in Chile. Concludes that not all transition processes are identical, and the necessity of considering different body types and identities.
Book exploring international perspectives on healthcare access, discrimination and impact of social policies on the LGBT community. Provides future recommendations of expanding health research and mandating inclusive social work education.
Explores the challenges faced by trans men accessing healthcare in Brazil and Argentina, by comparing experiences in health care navigation. Focuses on barriers, wait-times and medical discrimination to call for future directions of increased funding and training, as well as addressment of long wait-times.
A study that examines the disparities in access to gender affirming hormone therapy across Texas in terms of geographic location, primary care access and rural barriers. The article concludes the need for targeted interventions, improvements in medical training, expansion of virtual health care and policy reformation.
A chapter examining the impact of discrimination, systemic barriers, and social and economic factors that impact the health of transgender people. It concludes with public health solutions and policy recommendations to improve trans health.
Explores the impact of COVID-19 on trans, non-binary and other gender non-conforming people through barriers to healthcare access and community support. Concludes that trans healthcare should be considered essential and the need for increased training for healthcare providers.
This article discusses the pervasive influence of cisnormativity in psychology and healthcare, highlighting the need to challenge and dismantle these biases to improve care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. It calls for critical examination of practices, policies, and education to foster more inclusive and equitable healthcare environments.
This guide explores the intersection of transgender health and HIV, offering insights into the rights of transgender individuals in accessing healthcare and HIV services. It includes strategies for advocacy, information on legal protections, and best practices for ensuring that transgender people receive equitable, respectful, and comprehensive HIV care.
This article from the Canadian Family Physician explores the importance of integrating gender-affirming primary care into general family medicine practices, arguing that the necessary skills already exist within the scope of family physicians and emphasizing the need for inclusive, accessible care for transgender and gender-diverse patients.
Presents trans women’s experiences of multi-faceted violence and barriers within receiving healthcare in Columbia. Includes advocacy work to collaboratively design and implement trans health rights treatment guidelines.
This study examines the outcomes of double incision and free nipple grafting (DIFNG) in female-to-male gender affirmation surgery, focusing on the impact of obesity on surgical and patient-reported results. It finds that obese patients experience similar outcomes to non-obese patients, supporting the use of this technique regardless of BMI.
This paper explores the critical role of digital technologies in the access of gender-affirming health care and reliable information. The study calls for improved support and funding for trans health technologies to ensure long-term sustainability.
Studies medical genderism and cisnormativity, discrimination, and economic and geographic barriers for accessing South Africa’s public health system for trans women. Proposes solutions of integrating trans-inclusive polices, expanding medical training, increase funding, develop intake forms and protocols that include gender diversity, and improve representation by hiring trans healthcare providers.
Examines the access and legal rights of transgender individuals in healthcare access in Norway. It discusses limited access, discrimination, legal and human rights concerns and the need for reformation.
An article that identifies key barriers to healthcare for the trans and gender-diverse community, such as failure to use client’s chosen name. It calls for complete revaluation of health worker training programs, as well as advocacy for strategies that diverge from traditional training methods.
This toolkit offers comprehensive guidance for healthcare providers and organizations on delivering HIV prevention services to transgender women of color. It includes culturally sensitive approaches, best practices, and resources aimed at reducing HIV transmission and supporting the health and well-being of this marginalized group.
Chapter analyzing the impact of the binary framework in women’s health research on trans women and their healthcare needs. Explores the urgent need to reform healthcare and research to include trans women, as well as provide equitable and inclusive sexual health care.
Study that examines legal frameworks, insurance coverage and systemic barriers for gender-affirming health care access in 28 countries. The study highlights the need for policy reforms for gender-affirming healthcare quality and accessibility.
A research article that explores the healthcare experiences of trans and gender diverse people in Australia through interviews to analyze the key barriers to receiving equitable access to healthcare.
Book that explores transgender healthcare, including barriers, medical advancements, and policy changes. Analyzes the social, medical and legal challenges faced by trans individuals across different global contexts. It calls for community-driven healthcare models, policy reformation and inclusive medical training.
A book that provides a global lens on trans healthcare, focusing on challenges, best practices, and community driven solutions. It encompasses research and lived experiences from various countries to address barriers to healthcare access, legal recognition and trans-inclusive policies.
Provides a host of information regarding gender affirmative practice. Includes relevant statistics, terminology, social determinants of health and cultural context. Guides providers through using gender affirmative language and pronouns, and gender-neutral autonomy terminology. It also gives resources to engage with for next steps in continuing the learning process.
Study that examines the systemic barriers in trans men’s healthcare access, and the dire need for policy and educational reforms. Calls for future directions of expanding medical training, reducing economic barriers, strengthening anti-discrimination policies, and addressment of intersectional barriers.
Study that examines trans youth’s experiences of healthcare navigation through power structures and systemic barriers to access life-saving health care. Calls for future directions of removal of barriers to gender-affirming care, improve provider training, expand youth autonomy and strengthen legal protections.
The study explores healthcare access for trans women living with HIV in Canada through analyzing the barriers, and intersecting stigmas that inform experiences. Different policy, practice and research recommendations are presented to create future directions of health care equity for trans women with HIV.
The article delves into the need for including gender-affirming health care in curricula to mitigate harm and discrimination, as well as promote social justice and access. It calls for the inclusion of gender-affirming curricula to reduce health care disparities experienced by the trans and gender diverse community.
