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. 2019 Apr 2;4(1):100-106.
doi: 10.1089/trgh.2018.0046. eCollection 2019.

Youth and Parent Experiences in a Multidisciplinary Gender Clinic

David J Inwards-Breland  1   2   3   4 , Sara DiVall  1   3   4 , Parisa Salehi  1   3   4 , Julia M Crouch  1 , Morgan Negaard  1 , Amanda Lu  1 , Alena Kantor  5 , Katie Albertson  1 , Kym R Ahrens  1   2   4
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Youth and Parent Experiences in a Multidisciplinary Gender Clinic

David J Inwards-Breland et al. Transgend Health. .

Abstract

Purpose: To assess youth and parent/caregiver satisfaction with care at a pediatric multidisciplinary gender clinic. Methods: Transgender/gender nonconforming youth (n=33) and their parent/caregiver (n=29) completed self-report questionnaires and individual interviews (n=20) about experiences and satisfaction with care. Results: Quantitatively, participants reported being extremely satisfied with care experiences (parents 97%; youth 94%). Qualitatively, main themes included (1) affirmation due to use of preferred name/pronouns, (2) access barriers due to scheduling and readiness assessments, and (3) positive interactions with Care Navigator. Conclusion: Youth and parents/caregivers are highly satisfied with multidisciplinary, coordinated health care for transgender/gender nonconforming youth; however, some challenges remain.

Keywords: gender clinic; gender nonconforming; multidisciplinary; satisfaction, transgender; youth.

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No competing financial interests exist.

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