The experiences of transgender and nonbinary adults in primary care: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people face barriers to primary care, which remains the main entry point for accessing gender-affirming healthcare in the UK.

Objectives

This systematic review aims to summarise the evidence regarding TNB people's experiences of primary care to inform improvements in service and patient outcomes.

Methods

This review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) reporting guidelines. A systematic literature search was conducted across articles from 2005 to April 2023 across Ovid Medline, Ovid Embase and PsychInfo using established keywords relating to gender identity, primary care and experiences. Qualitative data were thematically analysed and quantitative data were compiled using a

SUBMITTER: Holland D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10783848 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature