@article{ref1,
title="The perceived health implications of policies and rhetoric targeting transgender and gender diverse youth: a community-based qualitative study",
journal="Transgender health",
year="2023",
author="Paceley, Megan S. and Dikitsas, Zosimo A. and Greenwood, Emera and McInroy, Lauren B. and Fish, Jessica N. and Williams, Natasha and Riquino, Michael R. and Lin, Malcolm and Birnel Henderson, Sara and Levine, Deborah S.",
volume="8",
number="1",
pages="100-103",
abstract="PURPOSE: In early 2021, >50 bills targeting transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth in the United States were proposed; these policies and the rhetoric surrounding them is associated with TGD health disparities. <br><br>METHODS: A community-based qualitative study utilized focus groups with a TGD youth research advisory board to explore their knowledge and perceived impacts of the current policy climate and rhetoric in one Midwestern state. <br><br>RESULTS: Themes revealed (1) mental health, (2) structural impacts, and (3) messages to policymakers. <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: Discriminatory policies and rhetoric harm TGD youth; health professionals should denounce the harmful disinformation perpetuated by these policies.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="2688-4887",
doi="10.1089/trgh.2021.0125",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1089/trgh.2021.0125"
}