14. The Perspectives of Gender-Diverse Youth and Caregivers Coping With Legislation Banning Gender-Affirming Medical Interventions

The last several years have seen the proliferation of legislation restricting access to gender-affirming medical interventions (GAMI) for gender-diverse youth (GDY). In 2023, the Indiana General Assembly passed legislation [Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 480] prohibiting medical providers from providing GAMI to minors, including the discontinuation of previously initiated GAMI. This thematic analysis explored GDYs ’ and their caregivers’ perceptions of the impact of this legislation on their families and other GDY.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: Richard A. Brandon-Friedman, Ali Tabb, Meredith Canada, Teresa Imburgia, Tayon R. Swafford, J. Dennis Fortenberry, Kelly L. Donahue Source Type: research