Citation

Paceley MS, Dikitsas ZA, Greenwood E, McInroy LB, Fish JN, Williams N, Riquino MR, Lin M, Birnel Henderson S, Levine DS. Transgend Health 2023; 8(1): 100-103.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2023, Mary Ann Liebert Publishers)

DOI

10.1089/trgh.2021.0125

PMID

36895313

PMCID

PMC9991426

Abstract

PURPOSE: In early 2021, >50 bills targeting transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth in the United States were proposed; these policies and the rhetoric surrounding them is associated with TGD health disparities.

METHODS: A community-based qualitative study utilized focus groups with a TGD youth research advisory board to explore their knowledge and perceived impacts of the current policy climate and rhetoric in one Midwestern state.

RESULTS: Themes revealed (1) mental health, (2) structural impacts, and (3) messages to policymakers.

CONCLUSIONS: Discriminatory policies and rhetoric harm TGD youth; health professionals should denounce the harmful disinformation perpetuated by these policies.

Language: en

Keywords

suicide; discrimination; policy; transgender; gender diverse; rhetoric