Examining transgender health through the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health ’s (ICF) Contextual Factors

ConclusionsTransgender individuals benefit from gender-affirming services, improved family and social support systems, and competent provider care. Educational training programs, including medical curricula or workshops, might provide the greatest benefit in improving transgender health by increasing the knowledge and cultural competency of health professionals working with this population. Given the diversity of gender expression, differences in lived experiences, and potential for enduring persistent"double discrimination" due to the intersectional relationships between socioeconomic status, race, and/or age, health professionals must approach transgender health using a holistic lens such as the World Health Organization ’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health.
Source: Quality of Life Research - Category: Health Management Source Type: research