Citation

Horvath KJ, Iantaffi A, Romine RS, Bockting W. J. Homosex. 2014; 61(8): 1117-1130.

Affiliation

Division of Epidemiology and Community Health , University of Minnesota , Minneapolis , Minnesota , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/00918369.2014.872502

PMID

24380580

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare the mental health, substance use, and sexual risk behaviors of rural and non-rural transgender persons. Online banner advertisements were used to recruit 1,229 self-identified rural and non-rural transgender adults (18+ years) residing in the US. Primary findings include: significant differences in mental health between rural and non-rural transmen; relatively low levels of binge drinking across groups, although high levels of marijuana use; and high levels of unprotected sex among transwomen. The results confirm that mental and physical health services for transgender persons residing in rural areas are urgently needed.

Language: en