Gender-Affirming Voice Training for Trans Women: Effectiveness of Training on Patient-Reported Outcomes and Listener Perceptions of Voice
Jennifer Oates,
Maria Södersten,
Sterling Quinn
et al.
Abstract:Purpose:
Although speech-language pathologists have provided gender-affirming voice training for trans women since the 1970s, evidence for this training's effectiveness remains weak. Our study aimed to redress limitations of earlier studies and evaluate voice training effects on outcomes important to trans women.
Method:
Seventy-four trans women (19–54 years old) who wanted a more female-sounding voice were recruited through two health facilities and pr… Show more
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