TT was associated with increased lobular atrophy and decreased amounts of breast epithelium and stroma, suggesting a potential reduction in breast cancer risk for TMIs.
Participants reported improved trust and engagement in care, feeling safe and respected during therapy sessions, and receiving care that acknowledged their gender identity.
Digital SRHC and GHC have been found to be preferable to in-person services among LGBTQI+ youth, improving access to necessary health care and information.
The intervention led to statistically significant reductions in clinically significant depressive and anxiety symptoms, as well as increases in COVID-19 protective behaviors among participants.
A high willingness to use self-sampling methods was reported, with 96.0% willing to use the cervicovaginal swab and 89.1% willing to use the anal swab in the future. Most participants found the self-sampling methods easy to use (86.1% for cervicovaginal and 70.2% for anal).
The strategies led to increased empowerment of women and gender-diverse individuals, enabling them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health and promoting sustained access to contraceptive services.
Improvements in organizational readiness for trauma-informed care, sense of community, patient readiness for disease management, and feelings of safety among patients and providers were reported.
Increased awareness and understanding of gender identity among health professionals, leading to improved care for LGBT+ individuals.