Abstract

MONTEIRO, João et al. Approach and guidance of trans and non-binary people in primary health care: experience and knowledge. Rev Port Med Geral Fam [online]. 2024, vol.40, n.2, pp.126-136.  Epub Apr 30, 2024. ISSN 2182-5173.  https://doi.org/10.32385/rpmgf.v40i2.13658.

The prevalence of openly trans and non-binary people has been increasing, and, in today's world, it is estimated that they represent 0.39% and 1.19% of the global population, respectively. Thus, it becomes increasingly imperative that primary health care physicians are prepared to receive and guide this population, in their general and specific health needs. In this sense, this work intends to study the knowledge of health professionals and their approach to trans and non-binary people in the primary care facilities associated with Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, via an online questionnaire that was sent to the population under study. It was found that, although there is significant contact between residents and specialists in general and family medicine with trans and non-binary people in clinical practice, the perceived degree of knowledge and training about the specific needs of this population seems to be extremely small. It is, therefore, crucial to invest in pre-graduate training, as well as post-graduate training.

Keywords : Trans; Non-binary; Primary health care; Gender dysphoria.

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