SynthesisJournal of child health care : for professionals working with children in the hospital and community2025
Transgender and gender diverse youths' experiences of healthcare: A systematic review of qualitative studies.
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- Social Determinants of Health Influence on Trans and Gender-Diverse People: A Qualitative Photovoice Study.Behavioral sciences (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
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- Gender-affirming health care needs, barriers to care, and health and wellbeing in a broad nationwide sample of transgender people in Norway.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Pubertal Suppression for Transgender Youth: A Right to an Open Future Approach in Support of a Youth-Empowered Legal Framework.Journal of bioethical inquiry · 2025Article
- Cass Review does not guide care for trans young people.The Medical journal of Australia · 2025Article
- Trans in treatment: a mixed-method systematic review on the psychotherapeutic experiences of transgender and gender diverse people.Research in psychotherapy (Milano) · 2025Article
- Improving the healthcare experiences of transgender and gender-diverse youths: A mixed-methods systematic review of interventions.International journal of transgender health · 2025Review
- A transdisciplinary perspective is indispensable to address the increased demand for transgender care.International journal of transgender health · 2025Article
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Abstract
Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) populations are identified as high-risk for negative healthcare outcomes. Limited data exists on experiences of TGD youths in healthcare. The review aim is to systematically review literature on healthcare experiences of TGD youths. Seven electronic databases were systematically searched for relevant studies. Pre-determined eligibility criteria were used for inclusion with a double-screening approach. Sixteen studies were included. Studies included were quality appraised, data were extracted, and findings were synthesized narratively. Four narratives were identified including experiences of: accessing care, healthcare settings and services, healthcare providers, and healthcare interventions. Long waiting times, lack of competent providers, and fear were reported as challenges to accessing gender-affirming care. Negative experiences occurred in mental health services and primary care, while school counseling and gender clinics were affirming. Puberty blockers and hormone-replacement therapy were identified as protective factors. TGD youths are at risk of negative health outcomes due to an under resourced healthcare system. Further research is needed to assess interventions implemented to improve TGD youth's experiences.
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