Tag: Transgender
Knowledge of Transgender Health Care Not Linked to Education
Transphobia among providers associated with knowledge of transgender, gender-diverse health care
Cardiovascular Risk Increased During Gender Transition
Transwomen had higher incidence of strokes, VTEs than reference men and women
Oncologists Have Low Awareness of LGBTQ Issues
However, oncologists overwhelmingly interested in learning more
Review Gives Guidance to Support Teens With Gender Dysphoria
Primary care providers can oversee potential medical management, connect families with support
Sexual-Minority Patients Prefer Nonverbal Data Collection
Collecting sexual orientation and gender identity info nonverbally in ED improved communication
Pediatricians Have Role in Supporting Transgender Youth
Recommendations developed for comprehensive care for youth identifying as transgender, gender diverse
Gender Minorities Less Engaged in Health-Promoting Behaviors
Lesbian, bisexual women and transgender adults have fewer health-related behaviors
Better Training Needed to Boost LGBTQ Patient Health Care
Issues raised at AMA discussion include knowledge gaps for transgender women, screening guidelines
Clinicians Should Learn to Engage With Transgender Patients
Issues to consider include how to address patients, obtaining inclusive history, unique clinical challenges
Intervention Cuts Risk for HIV in Young Transgender Women
Intervention group had greater reduction in condomless sex acts versus standard of care group
