The factors influencing the psychological distress of transgender women in Shandong, China: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As a group at high-risk for acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) infection, the psychological distress of transgender women cannot be ignored while preventing and controlling AIDS risks. Transgender women are a vulnerable group, and their psychological distress deserves attention. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the psychological distress of transgender women and further determine the influences of factors on the psychological distress of transgender women.

Methods

From March 2021 to August 2021, a cross-sectional survey was conducted in Shandong province, China. Data were collected by a questionnaire designed for transgender women, and the GHQ-12 scale was used to measure their psychological distress. The questionnaire combined sociodemographic ch

SUBMITTER: Sun M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9101853 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature