Transgender Veterans' Satisfaction With Care and Unmet Health Needs

• Published in: Medical care Vol. 55 Suppl 9 Suppl 2; p. S90
• Main Authors: Lehavot, Keren, Katon, Jodie G, Simpson, Tracy L, Shipherd, Jillian C
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2017
• Subjects: Female; Gender Identity; Humans; Internet; Male; Middle Aged; Patient Acceptance of Health Care - statistics & numerical data; Personal Satisfaction; Surveys and Questionnaires; Transgender Persons - psychology; Transgender Persons - statistics & numerical data; United States; United States Department of Veterans Affairs; Veterans - statistics & numerical data; Veterans Health

Transgender individuals are overrepresented among Veterans. However, little is known regarding their satisfaction with Veterans Administration (VA) care and unmet health needs. This study examined transgender Veterans' satisfaction with VA medical and mental health care, prevalence of delaying...