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Resumen El bienestar de las mujeres trans se ha visto afectado por el estigma, la discriminación, las altas brechas en salud, la falta de oportunidades laborales y educativas, además de la ausencia de apoyo social. Los profesionales de la salud juegan un papel importante dentro del bienestar y la salud de las mujeres trans, por tanto, en este estudio se planteó como objetivo reconocer el significado que tienen los profesionales de la salud sobre el bienestar en mujeres trans. Esta es una investigación cualitativa, diseño narrativo, en la cual participaron ocho profesionales de la salud (medicina, psicología y auxiliar de enfermería) con experiencia en atención a la comunidad, con quienes se realizó una entrevista en profundidad. Estos profesionales reconocen que el bienestar de las mujeres trans se ve afectado por múltiples factores socioculturales, económicos, relacionados con la salud mental, la discriminación a las que siguen expuestas, la transfobia internalizada y el poco apoyo familiar y social. Se requieren acciones concretas desde las entidades de salud, de educación superior y gubernamentales, que favorezcan procesos afirmativos de las mujeres trans, y la promoción en los procesos de atención en salud de la sensibilidad y compromiso con el desarrollo humano de estas mujeres a partir de la protección de sus derechos.

Abstract The well-being of trans women has been affected by stigma and discrimination, and great gaps in health, employment and educational opportunities and the absence of social support. The role of health professionals plays an important role in the well-being and health of trans women, therefore, the objective is to recognize the meaning that health professionals have on the well-being of trans women. Method: Qualitative research, narrative design. Eight health professionals (medicine, psychology, and nursing assistant) with experience in community care participated in an in-depth interview. In conclusion, the health professionals recognize that the well-being of trans women is affected by multiple sociocultural and economic factors related to mental health, discrimination to which they are still exposed, internalized transphobia, and the lack of family and social support. Concrete actions are required from health, higher education, and governmental entities capable of favoring affirmative processes for trans women and promoting in healthcare processes the sensitivity and commitment to their human development based on the protection of their rights.

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Transphobia is a result of the widespread lack of knowledge among the general population, together with prejudice based on irrational fear and hatred, of those who do not fit the dominant, socially established gender categories. Little is known about transgender-related knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs among the Mexican population, due to the lack of reliable, valid Spanish-language instruments. This study presents a Spanish translation of the Transgender Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs (T-KAB) Scale and examines its psychometric properties for the Mexican population. A cohort of 501 adult subjects, 337 (67.3%) women and 161 (32.1%) men, drawn from the general population, answered the T-KAB in an anonymous online survey. A confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and internal consistency measure were used to determine whether its dimensions were reliable and valid for use in a Mexican Spanish language and cultural context. A CFA including the three original dimensions proposed and excluding one item from the T-KAB Scale showed appropriate goodness of fit indices (χ2(180) = 389.41; χ2/df = 2.16, RMSEA = 0.048, CI [0.042, 0.055]; CFI = 0.971; TLI = 0.966), with Cronbach's alpha values over 0.85. The psychometric properties exhibited by the Spanish version of the T-KAB support its use for the assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs regarding transgender people in the Mexican cultural context. This instrument offers researchers a brief, reliable, valid, and easy self-report measure to use in further studies in Spanish-speaking populations.

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INTRODUCTION: Transgender (TG) children and adolescents experience problems in school as well as with family and social relationships that can adversely affect their physical and psychosocial health and impair their quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in TG children. METHODS: We performed a cross-sectional study comparing HRQoL in gender non-conforming (Trans) and gender-conforming (CIS) children and adolescents using the Spanish version of KIDSCREEN-52 in 120 Chilean Trans and CIS children (aged 8-18 years) and their parents. All scores were standardized according to the KIDSCREEN manual. RESULTS: Among the 100 questionnaires answered, 38 corresponded to children and adolescents aged 8.4-18 years. Twenty-one of them were TG (71% trans males) and 17 were CIS (76% females). Sixty-two parents answered the questionnaires: 33 from families of TG children (PTrans) and 29 from families of CIS children (PCis). Trans children had lower HRQoL scores in all domains than CIS children. The lowest-scoring domains for TG children were "Moods and Emotions," "Psychological Well-Being" and "Social Acceptance," and the highest-scoring domain was "School Environment." The PTrans group had significantly higher scores than the Trans group for 3 of the 10 domains: "Psychological Well-Being," "Moods and Emotions," and "Parent Relations and Home Life." CONCLUSION: Our results revealed that TG children and adolescents have lower QoL than their CIS counterparts, especially regarding items related to mental health. Furthermore, their parents may underestimate their well-being, confirming the vulnerability of the TG population. This finding underlies the need to perform early assessments of QoL for early detection and intervention in aspects that could deteriorate their quality of life.

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OBJECTIVE: To examine the literature and identify main themes, methods and results of studies concerning food and nutrition addressed in research on transgender populations. DESIGN: A systematic review conducted through July 2020 in the MedLine/PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases. RESULTS: Of the 778 studies identified in the databases, we selected thirty-seven. The studies were recent, most of them published after 2015, being produced in Global North countries. The most often used study design was cross-sectional; the least frequently used study design was ethnographic. Body image and weight control were predominant themes (n 25), followed by food and nutrition security (n 5), nutritional status (n 5), nutritional health assistance (n 1) and emic visions of healthy eating (n 1). CONCLUSIONS: The transgender community presents body, food and nutritional relationships traversed by its unique gender experience, which challenges dietary and nutritional recommendations based on the traditional division by sex (male and female). We need to complete the lacking research and understand contexts in the Global South, strategically investing in exploratory-ethnographic research, to develop categories of analysis and recommendations that consider the transgender experience.

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La identidad de género se define como la autopercepción de género, que puede o no corresponder con el sexo asignado al nacer. Aquellos niños que poseen una identidad de género que no coincide con el sexo biológico, son denominados "no conformes con su género", con "variante de género" o "transgénero". Existen evidencias crecientes que el cuidado y contención adecuados de estos niños/as y adolescentes pueden disminuir el daño y mejorar significativamente su inserción social y su calidad de vida. El objetivo de este artículo es proporcionar definiciones y orientaciones prácticas para el tratamiento endocrinológico de niños/as y adolescentes con disconformidad de género. Éste surge en respuesta a una demanda creciente en los últimos años. Se efectuó revisión bibliográfica basada en el análisis de las guías y publicaciones nacionales e internacionales, evaluando la aplicabilidad en nuestro medio y reforzando el seguimiento inter y transdisciplinario. Existe en la Argentina un marco legal encuadrado en la Ley 26.743 de "Identidad de Género" y a nivel internacional los Principios de Yogyakarta. El acompañamiento temprano de estos niños/as y adolescentes, en caso de persistencia o intensificación de la disconformidad de género, podría derivar en tratamientos orientados a disminuir las posibles comorbilidades asociadas, así como lograr cambios antropométricos, físicos y metabólicos, que deben ser conocidos y manejados por equipos transdisciplinarios en centros de referencia.

Gender identity is defined as gender self- perception, which may or may not correspond to the sex assigned at birth. Those children whose gender identity is different to the biological sex, are called "gender nonconforming," "gender diverse, or "transgender ". There is growing evidence that with supportive, increasing visibility and social acceptance of gender diversity, their social integration and quality of life can be significantly improved. The objective of this article is to provide definitions and practical guidelines for the endocrinological treatment of children and adolescents with gender disconformity. It arises in response to a growing demand in recent years. A bibliographic review was carried out, based on the analysis of national and international guides and publications, evaluating inter and multidisciplinary follow up and applicability among us. There is a legal framework in Argentina, supported by the law 26.743, about "Gender identity", and an internationally one, expressed in the Yogyakarta Principles. In case of persistence or intensification of gender disconformity, with early support and treatment, harms could be meliorated and the possible associated comorbidities can be significantly improved. Anthropometric, physical and metabolic changes should be known and managed by multidisciplinary teams in reference centers

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Purpose: Transgender and gender nonconforming (GNC) people continue to experience suboptimal health care, social exclusion, and lower quality of life. Globally, lack of access to services, institutional violence, and public harassment have been reported. However, there is limited data on transgender health in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. The purpose of this study is to assess the social determinants of health and wellbeing of transgender and GNC people living in Puerto Rico. Methods: Utilizing a community-based participatory research approach, 52 self-identified transgender and GNC individuals living in Puerto Rico completed a survey, which included questions on access to health care services, social support, and violence, among others. Data were collected from March to Ma y of 2015 and descriptive statistical analysis was conducted. Results: Most of the participants reported experiences of discrimination across multiple social settings, most commonly at school (70.6%) and work (67.4%). Regarding experiences of violence, more than half (65.4%) had been verbally attacked in a public space. Many reported that access to gender-affirming health care services is difficult in Puerto Rico (88.5%) due to lack of knowledgeable providers (59.6%) and discomfort during the encounter (55.8%). The main perceived priority for their wellbeing was a transgender health care center. Conclusion: Although the LGBT equality movement has reached great milestones, access to gender-affirming health services and safe educational and work spaces are still needed. Findings from the study provide guidance for actions to reduce health disparities by addressing the needs for health and wellbeing among transgender and GNC individuals.

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Transgender or gender nonconforming (GN) persons identify themselves with a gender which is different from that correspondent to their birth sex. The demand for health services by families with transgender children or adolescents tends to increase. The prevalence of GN in children is unknown; however, it has been estimated to be > 1% in adolescents. Transgender persons are at increased risk of depression, suicide, illicit drug abuse, human immunodeficiency virus infection, and non-accidental injury. The most accepted model for the care of transgender persons assumes that these adverse outcomes are the consequence of social margination rather than the GI condition itself. Social and physical gender transition seem to be effective in increasing the well-being of people with GI and reducing associated health risks. Mental health professionals can support the child in the process of social transition. The pediatric endocrinologist may offer puberty blockade and cross-sex induction of puberty. Surgical sex reassignment interventions are reserved for adults. Gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation are three relatively independent categories that can take any value, which is not necessarily binary (male/female) or fixed. Health professionals should be familiar with these concepts in order to offer the best resources available to optimize the well-being of each transgender child or adolescent with an individualized approach.

Las personas transgénero o con inconformidad de género (IG) se identifican a sí mismas con un género distinto al que les correspondería por su sexo al nacimiento. La demanda de servicios de salud de familias con niños, niñas o adolescentes transgénero va en aumento. La prevalencia de IG en niños no se conoce, pero se ha estimado que es mayor del 1% en adolescentes. Existe un elevado riesgo de depresión, suicidio, abuso de drogas ilícitas, infección por virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana y lesiones no accidentales en estos sujetos. El modelo más aceptado para la atención de personas con IG asume que estos desenlaces adversos son producto de la marginación social y no de la condición de IG en sí. La transición de género de tipo social, así como la física, parecen ser efectivas para aumentar el bienestar de las personas con IG y reducir los riesgos en salud. Durante el proceso de transición social, los profesionales de la salud mental pueden apoyar al menor. Los endocrinólogos pediatras pueden ofrecer el bloqueo de la pubertad y la inducción contrasexual de la misma. Las intervenciones quirúrgicas de reasignación de sexo se reservan para mayores de edad. La identidad de género, la expresión de género y la orientación sexual son tres categorías relativamente independientes que pueden tomar cualquier valor no necesariamente binario (masculino/femenino) ni fijo. Los profesionales de la salud deben estar familiarizados con estos conceptos para ofrecer los mejores recursos disponibles y optimizar el bienestar de cada niño, niña o adolescente transgénero de forma individualizada.

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Resumen Las personas transgénero o con inconformidad de género (IG) se identifican a sí mismas con un género distinto al que les correspondería por su sexo al nacimiento. La demanda de servicios de salud de familias con niños, niñas o adolescentes transgénero va en aumento. La prevalencia de IG en niños no se conoce, pero se ha estimado que es mayor del 1% en adolescentes. Existe un elevado riesgo de depresión, suicidio, abuso de drogas ilícitas, infección por virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana y lesiones no accidentales en estos sujetos. El modelo más aceptado para la atención de personas con IG asume que estos desenlaces adversos son producto de la marginación social y no de la condición de IG en sí. La transición de género de tipo social, así como la física, parecen ser efectivas para aumentar el bienestar de las personas con IG y reducir los riesgos en salud. Durante el proceso de transición social, los profesionales de la salud mental pueden apoyar al menor. Los endocrinólogos pediatras pueden ofrecer el bloqueo de la pubertad y la inducción contrasexual de la misma. Las intervenciones quirúrgicas de reasignación de sexo se reservan para mayores de edad. La identidad de género, la expresión de género y la orientación sexual son tres categorías relativamente independientes que pueden tomar cualquier valor no necesariamente binario (masculino/femenino) ni fijo. Los profesionales de la salud deben estar familiarizados con estos conceptos para ofrecer los mejores recursos disponibles y optimizar el bienestar de cada niño, niña o adolescente transgénero de forma individualizada.

Abstract Transgender or gender nonconforming (GN) persons identify themselves with a gender which is different from that correspondent to their birth sex. The demand for health services by families with transgender children or adolescents tends to increase. The prevalence of GN in children is unknown; however, it has been estimated to be > 1% in adolescents. Transgender persons are at increased risk of depression, suicide, illicit drug abuse, human immunodeficiency virus infection, and non-accidental injury. The most accepted model for the care of transgender persons assumes that these adverse outcomes are the consequence of social margination rather than the GI condition itself. Social and physical gender transition seem to be effective in increasing the well-being of people with GI and reducing associated health risks. Mental health professionals can support the child in the process of social transition. The pediatric endocrinologist may offer puberty blockade and cross-sex induction of puberty. Surgical sex reassignment interventions are reserved for adults. Gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation are three relatively independent categories that can take any value, which is not necessarily binary (male/female) or fixed. Health professionals should be familiar with these concepts in order to offer the best resources available to optimize the well-being of each transgender child or adolescent with an individualized approach.

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This paper examined structural, social, and personal characteristics that shape the processes of gender affirmation and body modification among transgender persons (assigned male at birth) in Bogotá, Colombia. Qualitative data from life-history interviews (N=14) and a focus group (N=11) explored research questions concerning the ways in which the internal psychological and external contextual processes influence individuals' decisions and behaviors concerning hormonal treatment, injections, or surgery. Research questions concerning practices and consequences of treatment performed without medical supervision were addressed through qualitative data, as well as quantitative data from 58 transgender participants. Findings indicated variation in ways participants conceptualized gender (e.g., binary or fluid), but an increased feminine presentation was a strong personal desire expressed by many and often encouraged by romantic partners and transgender friends. Transgender individuals within participants' social networks were frequently instrumental not only in providing information about hormones and contouring injections, but also in carrying out procedures-sometimes with negative consequences. Body modification procedures occurred primarily outside the health care system, due to limited access to or awareness of medical care, societal stigma, social norms within the transgender community, and personal decision-making. Public health approaches to protect the health of transgender persons undergoing body modification were suggested.