Experiences of Gender and Racial/Ethnic Discrimination in Sexual Healthcare Among Transgender and Nonbinary Young Adults of Color.

IF 3.4 2区 医学 Q1 DEMOGRAPHY
Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-06-13 DOI:10.1111/psrh.70017
Candice Mazon, Christian Badillo, Frinny Polanco Walters, Jaclyn M W Hughto, Kimberly M Nelson, Allegra R Gordon
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Abstract

Purpose: Experiences of gender-based discrimination against transgender and nonbinary people and racial discrimination against people of color in sexual healthcare settings serve as significant barriers to care. However, the sexual healthcare experiences of transgender young adults of color (TNYAC), who face intersecting forms of discrimination, are poorly understood.

Methods: We conducted a qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews (n = 20) with TNYAC ages 20-30 years, residing across the United States. Interviews, conducted via Zoom from September 2021 to January 2022, focused on recent sexual healthcare experiences and potential discrimination based on gender or race. Researchers double-coded and, guided by intersectionality theory, analyzed transcripts using thematic analysis.

Results: Among 20 interviewees with diverse racial/ethnic identities (Black, Latine, Asian-American and Pacific Islander, and multiracial), we identified several themes. Participants described how interpersonal and systemic interactions related to their gender and race determined their sexual healthcare experiences, specifically experiences of gender discrimination, racial stereotyping, and racial segregation. Importantly, participants noted ways their sexual healthcare experiences were shaped by intersecting systems of both racial and gender oppression. Lastly, participants developed identity-affirming protective strategies to navigate discrimination, such as independent information seeking or choosing providers with shared gender and/or racial identities.

Discussion: The use of protective strategies in response to racial and gender discrimination in sexual healthcare highlights both the resilience of TNYAC and the need for equitable and inclusive healthcare services. Healthcare providers and practices can implement interventions like cultural humility training and co-located services to improve care for those who experience multiple forms of oppression.

性别和种族/民族歧视在跨性别和非二元有色人种青年性保健中的经验
目的:在性保健机构中,对变性人和非二元性人的基于性别的歧视以及对有色人种的种族歧视是护理的重大障碍。然而,面对交叉形式歧视的有色人种变性青年(TNYAC)的性保健经历却知之甚少。方法:我们对居住在美国各地年龄在20-30岁的TNYAC进行了半结构化访谈(n = 20)的定性分析。从2021年9月到2022年1月,通过Zoom进行了访谈,重点关注最近的性保健经历和基于性别或种族的潜在歧视。研究者在交叉性理论的指导下,对转录本进行双重编码和主题分析。结果:在20位具有不同种族/民族身份(黑人、拉丁裔、亚裔美国人和太平洋岛民以及多种族)的受访者中,我们确定了几个主题。参与者描述了与其性别和种族相关的人际和系统互动如何决定了他们的性保健经历,特别是性别歧视、种族刻板印象和种族隔离的经历。重要的是,参与者指出,他们的性保健经历是由种族和性别压迫的交叉系统塑造的。最后,与会者制定了确认身份的保护策略来应对歧视,例如寻求独立信息或选择具有共同性别和/或种族身份的提供者。讨论:使用保护性战略应对性保健方面的种族和性别歧视,既突出了TNYAC的复原力,也突出了公平和包容性保健服务的必要性。医疗保健提供者和实践可以实施诸如文化谦逊培训和同址服务等干预措施,以改善对遭受多种形式压迫的人的护理。
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期刊介绍: Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health provides the latest peer-reviewed, policy-relevant research and analysis on sexual and reproductive health and rights in the United States and other developed countries. For more than four decades, Perspectives has offered unique insights into how reproductive health issues relate to one another; how they are affected by policies and programs; and their implications for individuals and societies. Published four times a year, Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health includes original research, special reports and commentaries on the latest developments in the field of sexual and reproductive health, as well as staff-written summaries of recent findings in the field.
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