Open AccessEnhancing transgender health care
Author(s) -
Emilia Lombardi
Publication year - 2001
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - Romanian
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.91.6.869
Subject(s) - transgender , health care , transgender person , transgender people , medicine , gender identity , medline , nursing , psychology , gerontology , family medicine , social psychology , political science , psychoanalysis , law
As awareness of transgender men and women grows among health care educators, researchers, policymakers, and clinicians of all types, the need to create more inclusive settings also grows. Greater sensitivity and relevant information and services are required in dealing with transgender men and women. These individuals need their identities to be recognized as authentic, they need better access to health care resources, and they need education and prevention material appropriate to their experience. In addition, a need exists for activities designed to enhance understanding of transgender health issues and to spur innovation.