Psychological well-being of trans* people in Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic: critical issues and personal experiences
Autor: | Anna Maria Speranza, Vittorio Lingiardi, Giulia Senofonte, Marta Mirabella, Guido Giovanardi, Francesco Lombardo, Alexandro Fortunato |
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Jazyk: | angličtina |
Rok vydání: | 2021 |
Předmět: |
Health (social science)
Sociology and Political Science Population Access to care Computer-assisted web interviewing Article Psychological well-being Gender Studies Gender identity Pandemic Transgender medicine COVID-19 transgender gender identity access to care psychological well-being risk factors education education.field_of_study Stressor medicine.disease Risk factors Anxiety medicine.symptom Psychology Somatization Clinical psychology |
Zdroj: | Sexuality Research & Social Policy |
Popis: | Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic represents risk to physical health and psychological well-being. Specifically, it causes concerns among minoritized communities, such as transgender/non-binary individuals. The study investigates the experience of this group in Italy during the pandemic and identifies risk factors that exerted negative impacts on psychological well-being and physical health. Methods The study developed an online questionnaire to investigate psychological status, access to medical health services, and factors such as predictors of risk outcomes among transgender/non-binary people during lockdown restrictions. Responses were collected (n = 256) on April 2020. Descriptive analysis, univariate analysis of variance, and t-test were conducted. Results The respondents confirmed several issues, such as worries about the future (58.2%), negative emotions (46.9%), and self-uncertainty (52.7%) during the pandemic. Difficulties in undertaking hormone therapy and access to health facilities were reported. Living with family members represented a significant stressor for psychological well-being, whereas lack of support from LGBT + communities was reported. Subjects undergoing psychological therapy during the pandemic reported increases in depression, anxiety, somatization, and lack of privacy in the household. Conclusions The study findings provide a framework for critical aspects experienced by transgender/non-binary individuals during the pandemic. Specifically, the study provides evidence of the vulnerability of this population underlined by multiple difficulties. Policy Implications The study findings provide an overview of the experience of transgender and non-binary people during the pandemic, insights regarding risk factors, and aspects that require adequate attention and care. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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