Demographic characteristics, long-term health conditions and healthcare experiences of 6333 trans and non-binary adults in England: nationally representative evidence from the 2021 GP Patient Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In order to address the lack of data on the health and healthcare needs of trans and non-binary adults, NHS England includes questions asking about both gender and trans status in its surveys to support quality improvement programmes.We used self-reported data from the GP Patient Survey to answer the research question: what are the demographic characteristics, health conditions and healthcare experiences of trans and non-binary adults in England?

Design/setting

Nationally representative, population-based cross-sectional survey in England with survey data collection from January to March 2021.

Participants

840 691 survey respondents including 6333 trans and non-binary adults.

Outcomes

We calculated weighted descriptive statistics, and using logistic re

SUBMITTER: Saunders CL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9895920 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature