Multiple chronic conditions and general health in transgender individuals in the US
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Suha Ballout, PhD; Philimon Gona, PhD -- College of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts Boston, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Transgender individuals are a growing marginalized and medically underserved population with unique health concerns. They suffer from multilevel stressors that negatively impact their health outcomes. Our study used a large population-based and representative sample to cross-sectionally describe multiple chronic conditions and general health in transgender individuals in the U.S.
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.
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Review Type | Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host |
Format | Text-based Document |
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Keywords | Chronic Conditions; Health Disparities; Transgender Health |
Name | 44th Biennial Convention |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana, USA |
Date | 2017 |
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