Journal article
The impact of the first three months of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Australian trans community
S Zwickl, LM Angus, AWF Qi, A Ginger, K Eshin, T Cook, SY Leemaqz, E Dowers, JD Zajac, AS Cheung
International Journal of Transgender Health | TAYLOR & FRANCIS INC | Published : 2023
Abstract
Background: Trans and gender diverse individuals (people who identify with a gender different to what was presumed for them at birth) are one of the most medically and socially marginalized groups in our community. The COVID-19 pandemic may compound preexisting depression and thoughts of self-harm or suicide. Aim: We aimed to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Australian trans community. Methods: An online cross-sectional survey was conducted between 1st May 2020 and 30th June 2020, amidst strict Australia-wide social restrictions. Australian trans people aged ≥16 years were eligible to participate. Survey questions explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on living situa..
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Awarded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
ASC is supported by an Australian Government National Health and Medical Research Council Early Career Fellowship [#1143333] and The University of Melbourne Dame Kate Campbell Fellowship. LMA is supported by the Research Training Program Scholarship from the Australian Commonwealth Government.