Experiences of Transgender-Related Discrimination and Implications for Health: Results From the Virginia Transgender Health Initiative Study

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Abstract

Findings suggest that transgender Virginians experience widespread discrimination in health care, employment, and housing. Multilevel interventions are needed for transgender populations, including legal protections and training for health care providers.

Topics & Keywords

LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy Reproductive Health and Technologies African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Public Health

Volume 103, Issue 10, pp. 1820-1829

DOI: 10.2105/ajph.2012.300796

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