Transgender gender-affirming surgery consultation among patients seeking care in the Midwestern United States.

ABSTRACT: Gender-affirming surgery (GAS) is among the most rapidly growing and expanding subfields in plastic surgery due to increased awareness, decreased stigma, rising demand, and improved access for transgender and gender non-conforming individuals (TGNC). In order to address potential barriers and facilitators in GAS education and training, there is a need to explore the experiences of TGNC individuals. The purpose of this study was to qualitatively explore the factors that influence TGNC patient experiences in surgical consultation for GAS. Targeted recruitment was used to recruit and enroll participants who identified as TGNC and who had undergone consultation with a surgeon to discuss GAS. Semi-structured interviews were used to explore patient experiences with GAS. Recorded audio from these

SUBMITTER: Smith JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9666111 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature