Association Between Recalled Exposure to Gender Identity Conversion Efforts and Psychological Distress and Suicide Attempts Among Transgender Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Gender identity conversion efforts (GICE) have been widely debated as potentially damaging treatment approaches for transgender persons. The association of GICE with mental health outcomes, however, remains largely unknown.

Objective

To evaluate associations between recalled exposure to GICE (by a secular or religious professional) and adult mental health outcomes.

Design, setting, and participants

In this cross-sectional study, a survey was distributed through community-based outreach to transgender adults residing in the United States, with representation from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and US military bases overseas. Data collection occurred during 34 days between August 19 and September 21, 2015. Data ana

SUBMITTER: Turban JL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6739904 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature