Gender Identity Change Efforts Are Associated with Depression, Panic Disorder, and Suicide Attempts in South Korean Transgender Adults

Lee, Hyemin; Operario, Don; Restar, Arjee; Choo, Sungsub; Kim, Ranyeong; Eom, Yun-Jung; Yi, Horim; Kim, Seung-Sup

doi:10.1089/trgh.2021.0171

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“…Those who encountered such discrimination were more likely to avoid or postpone seeking GAC or other healthcare services [42,43]. Among TGD individuals, higher levels of internalized transphobia, stress associated with using public bathrooms, experiences of gender identity change efforts, and discrimination based on gender identity were associated with greater depression [44][45][46][47]. Higher levels of internalized transphobia and experiences of gender identity change efforts were linked to increased suicidal ideation and attempts [44,45].…”

Section: Studies Of the Health Of Gender Minoritiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Among TGD individuals, higher levels of internalized transphobia, stress associated with using public bathrooms, experiences of gender identity change efforts, and discrimination based on gender identity were associated with greater depression [44][45][46][47]. Higher levels of internalized transphobia and experiences of gender identity change efforts were linked to increased suicidal ideation and attempts [44,45]. TGD individuals who faced discrimination due to their gender identity reported worse sleep health.…”

Section: Studies Of the Health Of Gender Minoritiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Health of Korean sexual and gender minorities: a narrative review of quantitative studies

So,

Kim,

Lee

2024

Ewha Med J

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This study reviewed quantitative research on the health of sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) in Korea and aimed to propose a role for healthcare professionals in improving their health and access to medical care. We searched PubMed through February 29, 2024 for articles published since 2000, using terms related to SGMs and the keyword "Korea." This process yielded 33 quantitative studies on Korean SGMs. Of these, 17 focused on sexual minorities and 16 on gender minorities. The findings indicate that Korean SGMs experience many symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as high rates of suicidal ideation, planning, and attempts. They also report diminished health-related quality of life. SGM individuals who have faced discrimination or pressure to change their sexual or gender identity face an elevated risk of mental health issues. To improve the health of Korean SGMs and improve their access to healthcare, we recommend several approaches. First, more research on the health of Korean SGMs is necessary. Second, education and training programs for health professionals are essential to promote their understanding of SGM health issues and their advocacy for SGM health. Third, strategies are required to develop and implement program interventions that improve SGM health, such as increasing the availability of gender-affirming care, which is known to benefit the health of transgender and gender-diverse individuals. Finally, healthcare professionals should actively advocate for SGM health and call for shifts in public perception and institutional change, grounded in a broad understanding of SGMs and their health needs.

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Section: Studies Of the Health Of Gender Minoritiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Studies Of the Health Of Gender Minoritiesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health of Korean sexual and gender minorities: a narrative review of quantitative studies

So,

Kim,

Lee

2024

Ewha Med J

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“…Nevertheless, GICP continues despite the urge from prominent associations to terminate the practice. Notably, GICP is prevalent among TNG populations, with a lifetime prevalence of 14% in the USA 7 , 17% in New Zealand 18 , 19% in Canada 1 and 11.5% in South Korea 19 . Considering approximately 1-2% of the global population identify as TNG 12 , many individuals may have suffered and will suffer from GICP in the near future.…”

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A national transgender health survey from China assessing gender identity conversion practice, mental health, substance use and suicidality

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“…Critics consider gender-exploratory therapy a form of conversion practice, and opponents of proposed bans on conversion practices have claimed that the laws would prohibit gender-exploratory therapy (Ashley, 2022;Brejcha & Breen, 2021;Edwards-Leeper & Anderson, 2021). Conversion practices that aim to change, discourage, or repress someone's gender identity have been associated with serious risks of severe psychological distress and suicidality (Green et al, 2020;Lee et al, 2022;Turban et al, 2020). As someone with extensive scholarly and policy experience surrounding conversion practices, I am struck by how much gender-exploratory therapy and conversion practices resemble one another from a conceptual and narrative standpoint.…”

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Interrogating Gender-Exploratory Therapy

Ashley

2022

Perspect Psychol Sci

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Opposition to gender-affirmative approaches to care for transgender youths by some clinicians has recently begun to consolidate around “gender exploratory therapy” as a proposed alternative. Whereas gender-affirmative approaches follow the client’s lead when it comes to gender, gender-exploratory therapy discourages gender affirmation in favor of exploring through talk therapy the potential pathological roots of youths’ trans identities or gender dysphoria. Few detailed descriptions of the approach’s parameters have been offered. In this article, I invite clinicians to reflect on gender-exploratory therapy through a series of questions. The questions are followed by an exploration of the strong conceptual and narrative similarities between gender-exploratory therapy and conversion practices. Finally, the ethical dimensions of gender-exploratory therapy are discussed from the lenses of therapeutic neutrality, patient-centered care, loving attention, and therapeutic alliance, suggesting that the approach may be unethical.

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Gender Identity Change Efforts Are Associated with Depression, Panic Disorder, and Suicide Attempts in South Korean Transgender Adults

Cited by 11 publications

References 17 publications

Health of Korean sexual and gender minorities: a narrative review of quantitative studies

Health of Korean sexual and gender minorities: a narrative review of quantitative studies

A national transgender health survey from China assessing gender identity conversion practice, mental health, substance use and suicidality

Interrogating Gender-Exploratory Therapy

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