Transgender people encounter interpersonal and structural barriers to healthcare access
that contribute to their postponement or avoidance of healthcare, which can lead to poor …

Transgender and nonbinary patients have a wide array of experiences when attempting to
access healthcare, including discrimination and having to educate providers about trans …

Introduction Transgender and nonbinary individuals experience high levels of health
disparities and are more likely to experience denials of health care than their cisgender …

Background Alcohol misuse remains a leading preventable risk factor for morbidity and
mortality in the United States. Evidence suggests that alcohol misuse is more prevalent …

Introduction This study examines the demographic characteristics, transgender-specific
factors, and discrimination experiences associated with current cigarette smoking, e …

Background: The purpose of this Web-based survey was to elucidate the current
perspectives of plastic surgery residency program directors on training residents to perform …

Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) individuals experience a disproportionate prevalence of
multiple health issues within a context of social and structural inequality. Moreover, TNB …

This dissertation aimed to explore vital questions in health communication scholarship
focused on the role of family communication in transgender individuals' coping with stress …

Representing a diverse group, the transgender community defies conventional norms
expected by society resulting in discrimination and denial of essential goods and services …

Background: As members of a marginalized and socially devalued group, gender minority
(GM) individuals regularly experience rejection in healthcare experiences. These rejecting …