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Transgender stigma and health: A critical review of stigma determinants, mechanisms, and interventions

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  • White Hughto, Jaclyn M.
  • Reisner, Sari L.
  • Pachankis, John E.

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Transgender people in the United States experience widespread prejudice, discrimination, violence, and other forms of stigma.

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  • White Hughto, Jaclyn M. & Reisner, Sari L. & Pachankis, John E., 2015. "Transgender stigma and health: A critical review of stigma determinants, mechanisms, and interventions," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 147(C), pages 222-231.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:147:y:2015:i:c:p:222-231
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.11.010
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