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Uncertainty and Confusion Regarding Transgender Non-discrimination Policies: Implications for the Mental Health of Transgender Americans

verfasst von: Jaclyn M. W. Hughto, David J. Meyers, Matthew J. Mimiaga, Sari L. Reisner, Sean Cahill

Erschienen in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy | Ausgabe 3/2022

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Abstract

Introduction

Recent policies have restricted the rights of the US transgender people; there is a need to explore transgender people’s knowledge and attitudes regarding such policies and related mental health.

Methods

In 2019, 580 transgender adults living in the Northeastern US completed a survey assessing demographics, knowledge/attitudes toward transgender-related policies, and mental health. Multivariable logistic regression models, adjusted for age, gender, race, and prior abuse, were fit to examine the association of concerns about the implementation of discriminatory policies and depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Results

Many participants were confused about the status of federal and state protections for transgender people, and 48.4% were concerned that their state would pass policies that took away transgender rights. In adjusted models, compared to participants who were not concerned, those who were concerned about the enactment of state-level, anti-transgender policies had greater odds of depression, anxiety, and PTSD (p < 0.05).

Conclusions

Our findings highlight the uncertainty around changing policies and potential mental health implications as well as the need to ensure legal protections for transgender Americans.

Policy Implications

There are several pending lawsuits seeking to overturn Trump-era policies that restrict the rights of transgender individuals. At the same time, lawmakers in several states are pushing anti-transgender legislation. Findings from this study can be cited as part of future and ongoing legal and legislative efforts from advocates seeking to ensure equal protections for transgender people under state and federal law.

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Titel: Uncertainty and Confusion Regarding Transgender Non-discrimination Policies: Implications for the Mental Health of Transgender Americans
verfasst von: Jaclyn M. W. Hughto
David J. Meyers
Matthew J. Mimiaga
Sari L. Reisner
Sean Cahill
Publikationsdatum: 11.06.2021
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Sexuality Research and Social Policy / Ausgabe 3/2022
Print ISSN: 1868-9884
Elektronische ISSN: 1553-6610
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s13178-021-00602-w

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