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- Transgender adults face significant barriers to accessing health care, as explored in a study involving 62 patients in Dallas, Texas.
- Many participants reported high rates of depression (50%) and anxiety (51%), highlighting mental health concerns within this group.
- The study found that over half of the patients did not receive necessary preventive screenings (60%) or health care (61%) and a third felt their primary care physicians were not supportive of their transgender identity.
Article Abstract
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. This study examined cross-sectional data from a survey completed by 62 patients who identified as transgender. 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. These findings provide evidence that transgender patients demonstrate increased reported mental health disorders and decreased access to medical care.
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