Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care, Health Care Services, and Experiences of Health Care Provider Bias Among Transgender People in Nigeria.
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| Title: | Barriers to Gender-Affirming Care, Health Care Services, and Experiences of Health Care Provider Bias Among Transgender People in Nigeria. |
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| Authors: | Ogunbajo, Adedotun, Oke, Temitope, Fitch, Calvin, Restar, Arjee, Barney, Alphonso, Oginni, Olakunle, Hickson, DeMarc |
| Source: | American Journal of Public Health. Aug2025, Vol. 115 Issue 8, p1231-1235. 5p. |
| Subjects: | Health services accessibility, Medical personnel, Focus groups, Transphobia, Transgender people, Gender affirming care, Medical care, Descriptive statistics, Implicit bias, Needs assessment, Psychosocial factors, Medical care costs, Access to information |
| Geographic Terms: | Nigeria |
| Abstract: | In the current study, we explored barriers to accessing gender-affirming care among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people in Nigeria. Between February and September 2021, we conducted focus group discussions with 25 adult TGD individuals residing in Nigeria. We found (1) a lack of trans-competent health care providers, (2) high medical costs, (3) limited access to accurate health information, (4) experiences of transphobia, and (5) a lack of trans-specific programming. Health care services that cater to the unique needs of TGD people in Nigeria are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | In the current study, we explored barriers to accessing gender-affirming care among transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people in Nigeria. Between February and September 2021, we conducted focus group discussions with 25 adult TGD individuals residing in Nigeria. We found (1) a lack of trans-competent health care providers, (2) high medical costs, (3) limited access to accurate health information, (4) experiences of transphobia, and (5) a lack of trans-specific programming. Health care services that cater to the unique needs of TGD people in Nigeria are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 00900036 |
| DOI: | 10.2105/AJPH.2025.308057 |
