High impact of sleeping problems on quality of life in transgender individuals: A cross-sectional multicenter study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Studies in the general population suggest that determinants of QoL are often sex-dependent. Sex-dependent analyses of QoL in transgender populations have not been performed so far.

Aim

To identify sex-specific and potentially modifiable determinants of QoL in transgender patients.

Methods

In this cross-sectional multicentre study including 82 transwomen (TW) and 72 transmen (TM) at different treatment stages, we investigated potential determinants for QoL focusing on the impact of mood (BDI, STAI-X), sleep quality (PSQI), chronic pain (GPQ), body image (FBeK) and social support (SSS).

Main outcome measure

Health-related quality of life measured with the Short Form (36) Health Survey (SF-36).

Results

The age-adjusted SF-36 total score and its

SUBMITTER: Auer MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5310898 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature