2022
Transgender‐based disparities in suicidality: A population‐based study of key predictions from four theoretical models
Bränström R, Stormbom I, Bergendal M, Pachankis JE. Transgender‐based disparities in suicidality: A population‐based study of key predictions from four theoretical models. Suicide And Life-Threatening Behavior 2022, 52: 401-412. PMID: 35067978, PMCID: PMC10138751, DOI: 10.1111/sltb.12830.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPopulation-based studyElevated riskFirst population-based studyPopulation-based sampleRisk of suicidalityGeneral risk factorsTransgender individualsCisgender individualsRisk factorsHigh prevalenceHigh riskDepressive symptomsSuicidalityHealth threatIndividual exposureRiskSocial supportExposureNumerous studiesIndividualsTransgender peopleFactorsSymptomsPrevalenceStudy
2019
Reduction in mental health treatment utilization among transgender individuals after gender-affirming surgeries: A total population study
Bränström R, Pachankis J. Reduction in mental health treatment utilization among transgender individuals after gender-affirming surgeries: A total population study. European Journal Of Public Health 2019, 29: ckz185.465. DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.465.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchGender-affirming surgeryMental health treatmentHealthcare visitsGender-affirming medical treatmentTotal population studyHealth treatmentAnxiolytic prescriptionsMedical treatmentMental health treatment utilizationSwedish Total Population RegisterPrescribed Drug RegisterGender dysphoriaNational Patient RegisterPrevalence of moodMain outcome measuresTotal Population RegisterPopulation studiesTransgender individualsEntire Swedish populationGender dysphoria diagnosisDrug RegisterPatient RegisterSurgical interventionTreatment utilizationOutcome measuresReduction in Mental Health Treatment Utilization Among Transgender Individuals After Gender-Affirming Surgeries: A Total Population Study
Bränström R, Pachankis JE. Reduction in Mental Health Treatment Utilization Among Transgender Individuals After Gender-Affirming Surgeries: A Total Population Study. American Journal Of Psychiatry 2019, 177: 727-734. PMID: 31581798, DOI: 10.1176/appi.ajp.2019.19010080.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGender-affirming hormonesHealth care visitsGender-affirming surgeryMental health treatmentCare visitsTotal population studyHealth treatmentAnxiolytic prescriptionsSurgical treatmentSuicide attemptsMental health treatment utilizationSwedish Total Population RegisterPrescribed Drug RegisterNational Patient RegisterPrevalence of moodTotal Population RegisterPopulation studiesGender incongruenceTransgender individualsEntire Swedish populationDrug RegisterPatient RegisterSurgical interventionTreatment utilizationOutcome measures
2018
Benefit of Gender-Affirming Medical Treatment for Transgender Elders: Later-Life Alignment of Mind and Body
Cai X, Hughto JMW, Reisner SL, Pachankis JE, Levy BR. Benefit of Gender-Affirming Medical Treatment for Transgender Elders: Later-Life Alignment of Mind and Body. LGBT Health 2018, 6: 34-39. PMID: 30562128, PMCID: PMC6909671, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2017.0262.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
“What's the right thing to do?” Correctional healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes and experiences caring for transgender inmates
Clark KA, Hughto J, Pachankis JE. “What's the right thing to do?” Correctional healthcare providers' knowledge, attitudes and experiences caring for transgender inmates. Social Science & Medicine 2017, 193: 80-89. PMID: 29028559, PMCID: PMC5695233, DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2017.09.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCorrectional healthcare providersHealthcare providers' knowledgeGender-affirming careHealthcare providersProvider knowledgeTransgender patientsHealthcare policy changesMental health servicesHealthcare providers' abilityNegative health consequencesHealth servicesMedical needTransgender womenHealth consequencesProviders' abilityCarePatientsTransgender inmatesInterview guideKey informant interviewsCustody staffTransgender individualsCompetency trainingThematic analysisProvidersAcceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-Affirmative Mental Health Practice Training in a Highly Stigmatizing National Context
Lelutiu-Weinberger C, Pachankis JE. Acceptability and Preliminary Efficacy of a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender-Affirmative Mental Health Practice Training in a Highly Stigmatizing National Context. LGBT Health 2017, 4: 360-370. PMID: 28891750, PMCID: PMC5661855, DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2016.0194.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMental health professionalsClinical skillsMajority of traineesMean agePreliminary efficacyHealth professionalsMental healthPractice attitudesPervasive stigmaBaselineSignificant increaseLGBT individualsPractice trainingTransgender individualsHigh needFuture trainingIndividualsTraineesMajorityNegative attitudesTrialsSuch training