Affiliation:
1. University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, USA
2. University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USA
3. Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA
Abstract
The objective of this study is to examine access to care based on gender identity in urban and rural areas, focusing on transgender and gender diverse (TGD) populations. Data on TGD ( n = 1,678) and cisgender adults ( n = 403,414) from the 2019 to 2020 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System were used. Outcome measures were four barriers to care. We conducted bivariate and multivariable logistic regressions to assess associations between access, rurality, and gender identity. Bivariate results show that TGD adults were significantly more likely to experience three barriers to care. In multivariable models, TGD adults were more likely to delay care due to cost in the full sample (adjusted odds ratio [AOR]: 2.00, p < .001), rural subsample (AOR: 2.14, p < .01), and urban subsample (AOR: 1.97, p < .01). This study revealed greater barriers to care for TGD adults, with the most frequent barriers found among rural TGD adults. Increased provider awareness and structural policy changes are needed to achieve health equity for rural TGD populations.
Funder
National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
Federal Office of Rural Health Policy
health resources and services administration
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