The intersection between transgender identity and migrant background: Experienced barriers and facilitators to healthcare in The Netherlands
mTGD individuals face unique barriers to accessing healthcare owing to their intersecting migrant and gender identities. Key improvements are enhancing cultural competency and knowledge on TGD healthcare among providers, ensuring equitable access to GAMC for migrants, and integrating gender-affirming care with other healthcare and social support.
Authors
- Sabrina Sanchez
- Elske Hoornenborg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0512-2109)
- Joël Illidge
- Udi Davidovich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4921-0346)
- Eline Wijstma
- Camiel Welling
- Ali Jawad (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8949-2608)
- Hanne M. L. Zimmermann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1647-8485)
- Raagini Bora
- Alex von Vaupel‐Klein
- Luella W. Smith
Institutions
- Maastricht University (NL)
- GGD Amsterdam (NL)
- University of Amsterdam (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Transgender Health
- Published
- 2024-10-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2024.2411533
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.93