Factors Associated with Experiences of Gender-Affirming Health Care: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Transgender people often pursue gender-affirming health care (GAH), such as hormone therapy and/or surgeries. While research has begun to explore influences on general health care for transgender individuals, less is known about the experiences of GAH specifically. We aimed to systematically review the factors associated with experiences of GAH.

Methods

PubMed, EMBASE, PsycInfo, and Web of Science were systematically searched for relevant literature using a predetermined search strategy. Studies were screened by two researchers to determine whether they fit the inclusion criteria. Following quality appraisal and data extraction, results were thematically analyzed.

Results

Thirty-eight studies were included in the review. Factors associated with experiences of

SUBMITTER: Howell JD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9991448 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature