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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.
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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