Worldwide prevalence of anxiety in transgender persons: Systematic review with meta-analysis
Transgender individuals experience a disproportionately high prevalence of anxiety, with notable disparities by gender identity and region. Findings emphasize the need for targeted mental health interventions and inclusive healthcare policies. Standardized methodologies and broader geographical and ethnical representation in future research are essential to enhance global understanding and inform policy development.
Authors
- Davi Oliveira Teles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1191-994X)
- Ana Karina Bezerra Pinheiro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3837-4131)
- Fernando Lannes Fernandes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4377-4597)
- Raquel Alves de Oliveira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0136-1276)
- Manuela de Mendonça Figueiredo Filho
Institutions
- University of Dundee (GB)
- Universidade Federal do Ceará (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Transgender Health
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/26895269.2025.2498753
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.44