Depressive symptoms and associated factors among travestis and transsexuals: a cross-sectional study.

Glauber Weder Dos Santos Silva Karina Cardoso Meira Eder Samuel Oliveira Dantas Sávio Marcelino Gomes Iago Matheus Bezerra Pedrosa Francisco Arnoldo Nunes de Miranda

Published in: Revista brasileira de enfermagem (2024)

the absence of a partner and experiences of violence in healthcare settings negatively impacted mental health, leading to an increased prevalence of depressive symptoms among transvestite and transsexual individuals. Advocating for transgender rights and providing ongoing education in health care for professionals are critical strategies in promoting the mental health of this population.

Keyphrases

mental health
healthcare
depressive symptoms
social support
risk factors
mental illness
hiv testing
sleep quality
physical activity
men who have sex with men
affordable care act
human immunodeficiency virus
social media
antiretroviral therapy