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"Existimos": Health and social needs of transgender men in Lima, Peru.

Sari L ReisnerAlfonso Silva-SantistebanXimena SalazarJesse VilelaLynne D'AmicoAmaya Perez-Brumer
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Findings demonstrate that the physical and mental health of trans men, as well as unmet needs for healthcare services, are influenced by a complex set of social, economic, and legal challenges due to the social exclusion of trans people in Peruvian society. Results are a call to action for stakeholders in Peru to guarantee the rights, health, and wellbeing of this community.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • healthcare
  • mental illness
  • middle aged
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  • primary care
  • physical activity
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