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This paper advocates for robust regional research to gain a comprehensive understanding of the specific healthcare requirements of transgender populations, particularly in Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), where empirical data is limited. It underscores the importance of acknowledging and mitigating gender minority stress, addressing the pervasive stigma surrounding transgender individuals, ensuring equal access to healthcare, reforming policies to protect the rights of transgender individuals, and promoting supportive community organizations. Through the adoption of these measures, ASEAN can move toward improving the pressing issue of transgender health disparities, thereby safeguarding the well-being of transgender individuals within their region.
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