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Minority Stress, Self-Awareness, and Coping Strategies during the COVID-19 Pandemic among Italian Transgender Young Adults
Univ Padua, Italy.
Univ Libre Bruxelles, Belgium.
Linköping University, Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning, Psychology. Linköping University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-9406-1976
Univ Basilicata, Italy.
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2024 (English)In: Healthcare, E-ISSN 2227-9032, Vol. 12, no 2, article id 132Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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Background: The security measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 emergency have caused complex consequences. The aim of the present study is to examine the repercussions of the pandemic on individuals belonging to gender identity minority groups, who have experienced heightened levels of stress in comparison to the general population. Methods: Online interviews with 12 transgender participants who resided in Italy during the pandemic were conducted and subsequently analyzed following the thematic analysis methodology. Results: The majority of the participants reported an increase in stress levels primarily attributed to the lack of acceptance and support within their familial environments, obstacles encountered in accessing specialized healthcare services, and a lack of support from the broader LGBTQ+ community. Despite these challenges, several participants developed effective coping strategies and a subset of them also benefited from multiple resilience factors, including familial support and assistance from mental health professionals. Conclusions: The outcomes of the present study indicate that the COVID-19 pandemic, while fostering certain protective factors within this population, has also given rise to new and critical mental health concerns. These findings hold significant implications for professionals working with transgender populations, highlighting the necessity of addressing these emerging mental health issues.

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MDPI , 2024. Vol. 12, no 2, article id 132
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transgender; mental health; gender minority stress; LGBTQ+; COVID-19
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Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology
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URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-200679DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12020132ISI: 001148919600001PubMedID: 38255021OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-200679DiVA, id: diva2:1835470
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Funding Agencies|Department of Women's and Children's Health University of Padua

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