Transgender Health Care in the U.S. Military and Veterans Health Administration Facilities

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作者：
Kauth M.R. [1 ,2 ,3 ,4 ,5 ]
Blosnich J.R. [6 ,7 ]
Marra J. [8 ]
Keig Z. [8 ]
Shipherd J.C. [2 ,9 ,10 ,11 ]
机构：
[1] Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd, ATTN: VA 152, Houston, 77030, TX
[2] Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Health Program, Veterans Health Administration, Washington, 20571, DC
[3] VA South Central Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Center, Houston, 77030, TX
[4] Houston VA Health Services Research & Development Center for Innovations in Quality, Effectiveness and Safety, Houston, 77030, TX
[5] Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, 77030, TX
[6] VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Pittsburgh, 15260, PA
[7] Division of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, 15260, PA
[8] Naval Medical Center San Diego, San Diego, 92134, CA
[9] National Center for PTSD, Women’s Health Sciences Division, Boston, 02130, MA
[10] VA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, 02130, MA
[11] Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, 02130, MA
来源：
Current Sexual Health Reports | 2017年 / 9卷 / 3期
关键词：
Active duty; Healthcare; Military; Transgender; Veteran;
D O I：
10.1007/s11930-017-0120-7
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摘要：
Purpose of the Review: Health care for transgender veterans in the United States (U.S.) Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is relatively new and for active duty service members (ADSMs) in the military is quite recent. Prevalence of transgender veterans and ADSMs, health conditions, and healthcare provision in VHA and military facilities are reviewed. Recent Findings: There are approximately 134,300 transgender veterans and 15,000 ADSMs. Based on diagnostic codes, more than 5000 transgender veterans receive care in VHA. Transgender veterans experience higher rates of most mental and physical health conditions compared to non-transgender veterans. Comprehensive health care is provided at VHA facilities, except surgical interventions for gender confirmation, and is beginning to be provided in military facilities. Summary: While VHA and military facilities have increased access to health care for transgender veterans and ADSMs, determining outcomes of care is premature. Healthcare delivery efforts alone are unlikely to erase health disparities experienced by this group. © 2017, The Author(s).
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