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Refering to the resource entitled: Affirmative Care for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People" what current challeneges do transgender and gender non-conforming individuals face when dealing with health or human services? What are some guidelines set forth by the National LGBT Health Education Center (authors of this resource) that can aid health or human services providers in creating an inclusive environment for those who have transitioned their gender or are outside of the traditional genders of men and women?
Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming (TGNC) people face stigma, discrimination, and experience numerous health disparities. They often face difficulty finding affirming, quality care. Some health disparities include an increased risk of HIV infection among transgender women, especially transgender women of color in the U.S., and lower likelihood of preventative cancer screenings among transgender men. TGNC people are also likely to face discrimination in health care settings, which discourages them from seeking out subsequent care.
The National LGBT Health Education Center has suggested the following recommendations to aid health or human services providers in creating an inclusive environment for those who have transitioned their gender or are outside of the traditional genders of men and women: