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Case Reports
. 2022 Jan:240:251-255.
doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.08.089. Epub 2021 Sep 16.

Healthcare Experiences of Gender Diverse Youth Across Clinical Settings

Gina M Sequeira  1 , Taylor Boyer  2 , Robert W S Coulter  3 , Elizabeth Miller  3 , Nicole F Kahn  4 , Kristin N Ray  3
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Healthcare Experiences of Gender Diverse Youth Across Clinical Settings

Gina M Sequeira et al. J Pediatr. 2022 Jan.

Abstract

We explored gender diverse youth's experiences seeking and receiving gender-affirming care in various health system locations. Results provide evidence for system-, clinic-, and provider-level improvements to promote the development of affirming environments and to improve health outcomes for gender diverse youth.

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Gender Diverse Youth’s Experiences Accessing Care by Site of Care Legend: Respondents were asked “In which of these settings have you been made to feel uncomfortable because of your gender identity? Choose all that apply.” Response options were: being seen at a psychiatrist’s office, being seen by a counselor or therapist, being seen by a specialist (for example: a cardiologist), going to radiology (like to get an x-ray or ultrasound), going to a lab to get blood drawn, being seen in urgent care, being seen in your PCP’s office, being seen in the emergency room, picking up medications from a pharmacy.
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