Care of the transgender and gender diverse adolescent

Jason Jarin, Frances Grimstad

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

Abstract

Transgender individuals account for only 0.5% of adults in the United States; however, up to 1.3% of 18- to 24-year-olds and 1.4% of 13- to 17-year-olds identify as transgender or gender diverse. This chapter will detail the basic aspects of their care and considerations for emergency and primary care providers.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNASPAG Essentials of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
PublisherElsevier
Pages18-28
Number of pages11
ISBN (Electronic)9780443105128
ISBN (Print)9780443105449
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2024

Keywords

  • Gender affirming
  • Gender diverse
  • Transgender

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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