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ArticleJournal of primary care & community health

Providers' Beliefs and Values: Understanding Their Approach to Gender-Affirming Care.

Ahona Shirin, Maya Daniello, Laura Stamm

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3 authors.

Ahona ShirinUniversity of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA.
Maya DanielloUniversity of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA.
Laura StammUniversity of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA.ORCID 0009-0003-4865-2972

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis qualitative study explored the beliefs and values influencing healthcare providers' delivery of gender-affirming care (GAC) to transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth amidst current social and political dynamics.

methodsThe study PI conducted 43 semi-structured interviews with providers across states with varying GAC legislation. Responses from 41 providers were analyzed in this paper. A thematic approach to data analysis was employed using qualitative coding.

resultsKey themes emerged: criteria for treatment, ethical and moral considerations, and professional and personal responsibility. Providers widely endorsed GAC as evidence-based and essential for alleviating distress and promoting autonomy. They emphasized the importance of respecting patients' gender identities and viewing GAC as life-saving.

conclusionDespite legislative challenges, the study highlights a strong consensus among providers on the medical necessity of GAC for TGD youth.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelQualitative ResearchTransgender PersonsAdolescentAdultFemaleGender-Affirming CareGender IdentityHealth PersonnelHealth Services for Transgender PersonsHumansInterviews as TopicMaleMiddle Agedgender-affirming care legislationmoral and ethical considerationspediatric gender-affirming caretransgender and gender-diverse youth

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PMID39754530
PMCPMC11700393

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