Study Of Perceived Discrimination, Social Support, Anxiety, And Depression In Patients With Gender Dysphoria

The study aimed to assess the levels of perceived discrimination, social support, anxiety, and depression among patients with gender dysphoria and to explore the associations between these factors. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted over 12 months at S.S.G. Hospital, Vadodara, including 40 patients aged 18–45 years diagnosed with gender dysphoria as per DSM-5 criteria. Perceived discrimination was assessed using the DISC-12, social support with the MSPSS, and severity of anxiety and depression with the HAM-A and HAM-D scales, respectively. Data analysis was performed using MedCalc and Epi Info 7.1, with a p-value <0.05 considered significant