Suicidal Ideation Disparities Among Transgender and Gender Diverse Compared to Cisgender Community Health Patients.
Norik KirakosianAmelia M StantonSamantha M McKetchnieDana KingBrett DolotinaConall O'CleirighChris GrassoJennifer PotterKenneth H MayerAbigail W BatchelderPublished in: Journal of general internal medicine (2023)
TGD patients were at significantly increased risk of suicidal ideation, even after accounting for age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and insurance status. Findings suggest distinct risk profiles by assigned sex at birth. Consistent assessment of and intervention for suicidal ideation should be prioritized in settings that serve TGD patients.