Table 2 Key take-aways for research priorities identified by a sample of transgender and gender diverse community health center patients
Key Take-Aways: | |||
When conducting transgender and gender diverse (TGD) health-related research: • Recalibrate field norms from individual researcher priorities to TGD population-driven research • Co-lead research partnerships with TGD communities • Center TGD people throughout the entire research process by designing equitable partnerships from design to dissemination | |||
Clinical Perspectives | Policy | Research | Interventions |
Examine the biomechanisms of social stress, stigma, and discrimination experienced by TGD individuals | Investigate the impact of structural barriers and social determinants of health to inform social policies related to one’s living environment including housing, employment, and healthcare | Remain cognizant of shifts in language and attitudes to ensure research is gender-affirming and culturally-responsive when considering the TGD community | Incorporate collective resilience practices of TGD communities to combat harmful narratives and empower patients Validate tools for measuring resiliency to expansively evaluate the lived experiences and health of TGD patients beyond disparities |