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Examining transgender health through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health’s (ICF) Contextual Factors

Auteurs: Melissa Jacob, Steven R. Cox

Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research | Uitgave 12/2017

Abstract

Purpose

For many transgender individuals, medical intervention is necessary to live as their desired gender. However, little is known about Contextual Factors (i.e., Environmental and Personal) that may act as facilitators and barriers in the health of transgender individuals. Therefore, this paper sought to examine Contextual Factors of the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health that may facilitate or negatively impact the physical, psychological, and social functioning of transgender individuals.

Methods

A literature review was conducted to identify Environmental and Personal Factors that may influence transgender individuals’ physical, psychological, and social functioning. Seven electronic databases were searched. In total, 154 records were reviewed, and 41 articles and other records met inclusion criteria.

Results

Three general themes emerged for Environmental Factors: family and social networks, education, and health care. Three general themes also emerged for Personal Factors: socioeconomic status, race, and age.

Conclusions

Transgender individuals benefit from gender-affirming services, improved family and social support systems, and competent provider care. Educational training programs, including medical curricula or workshops, might provide the greatest benefit in improving transgender health by increasing the knowledge and cultural competency of health professionals working with this population. Given the diversity of gender expression, differences in lived experiences, and potential for enduring persistent "double discrimination" due to the intersectional relationships between socioeconomic status, race, and/or age, health professionals must approach transgender health using a holistic lens such as the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health.

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Titel: Examining transgender health through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health’s (ICF) Contextual Factors
Auteurs: Melissa Jacob
Steven R. Cox
Publicatiedatum: 18-07-2017
Uitgeverij: Springer International Publishing
Gepubliceerd in: Quality of Life Research / Uitgave 12/2017
Print ISSN: 0962-9343
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-2649
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-017-1656-8

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