The Relationship Between Gender-Affirming Procedures, Body Image Quality of Life, and Gender Affirmation

• DOI: 10.1089/trgh.2021.0081
• Publication Date: 2022-02-10T17:39:48Z
• Authors: Patrick J. Kelly; Paul A. D'Avanzo; Adrian Shanker; Katie Suppes; Anne S. Frankel; David B. Sarwer
• Keywords: Gender Dysphoria; Transgender Person

This study explored whether self-reported barriers to accessing a health care provider, gender-affirming procedures, and relevant psychosocial measures were related experienced gender affirmation in cross-sectional sample of trans individuals (N=101). Body image quality life [b=0.181, t(4.277), p<0.001] the number procedures [b=0.084, t(2.904), p=0.005] significant predictors transgender congruence, measure affirmation, accounted for 40% adjusted variance congruence scores F(2, 89)=31.363, p<0.001, R2=0.413. Results suggest that experiencing barrier is associated with anticipation discrimination provides further evidence positive outcomes.