Transgender Discrimination Research

Transition can be a challenging time for a transgender individual, as there are many difference changes happening both physiologically, and psychologically. People who consider themselves to be transgender often do not disclose their gender identity, for fear of judgement or discrimination. (Alegria, 2011). The National Transgender Discrimination Survey has shown that 50% of all transgender individuals who took the survey felt that their healthcare provider lacked appropriate transgender health knowledge, and those people reported needing to teach their providers about transgender care (Reisner). Research also showed that 19% were uninsured, 19% were refused care due to their transgender status. 28% postponed important medical care when sick or injured, and 33% did not attempt to get preventative healthcare, both due to discrimination by health care providers (Reisner).
Mailman School of Public Health Center for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health showed that there is a tremendous underserving of transgender individuals in medical care, due in part to the prejudice and discrimination that they