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Key Points Question Are positive and negative media coverage of transgender health care associated with referrals to child and adolescent gender identity clinics in Sweden? Findings In this cross-sectional study… Click to show full abstract
Key Points Question Are positive and negative media coverage of transgender health care associated with referrals to child and adolescent gender identity clinics in Sweden? Findings In this cross-sectional study including 1784 referrals, negative media coverage on transgender health care was associated with decreased referrals to gender identity clinics. Referrals decreased by 25.2% over a 3-month period following 1 critical media event. Meaning These findings suggest that media coverage may influence and jeopardize young transgender individuals’ access to transgender-specific health care; therefore, nuanced and accurate media coverage is essential.
Journal Title: JAMA Network Open
Year Published: 2022
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