Barriers to sexual and reproductive health care faced by transgender and gender diverse people: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transgender (trans) and gender diverse people face significant obstacles when accessing sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. This review aims to systematically identify and characterise the specific barriers to SRH barriers across a range of service domains.

Methods

A systematic literature search was carried across MEDLINE, CINAHL, Embase, PsycInfo and Global Index Medicus for studies published up until Aug 17, 2023. We included qualitative, quantitative and mixed-methods studies that illustrated which barriers to SRH services trans and gender diverse people face. Relevant data were extracted and examined using an inductive approach by which organic themes emerged across the SRH service domains. Quality assessment was carried out using the Critical Appra

SUBMITTER: Allen CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12188679 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature