Gender-Affirming Care for Older Transgender and Gender Diverse Adults.
Journal: Clinics in geriatric medicine
Volume: 40
Issue: 2
Year of Publication: 2024
Affiliated Institutions:
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, West th Street, New York, NY , USA; Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, West th Street, New York, NY , USA; Department of Medicine, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NY, USA. Electronic address: aradix@callen-lorde.org.
Rush University Medical Center, Rush University, West Harrison Street, Suite , Chicago, IL , USA.
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, West th Street, New York, NY , USA.
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center, West th Street, New York, NY , USA; CUNY School of Public Health and Health Policy, West TH Street, New York, NY , USA.
Abstract summary
In the United States, it is estimated that 0.3% of Americans aged 65 and older, or almost 172,000 individuals, identify as transgender. Aging comes with a unique set of challenges and experiences for this population, including health care disparities, mental health concerns, and social isolation. It is crucial for clinicians to use a patient-centered and trauma-informed care approach to address their specific needs and provide evidence-based quality health care, including preventive screenings, mental health support, and advocating for legal protections.
Authors & Co-authors:
Radix
Schechter
Harris
Goldstein
Study Outcome
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Citations :
Authors :
4
Identifiers
Doi :
10.1016/j.cger.2023.12.002
SSN :
1879-8853
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Humans
Other Terms
Aging;Gender-affirming care;Geriatric;Nonbinary;Transgender
Study Design
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
United States