Transgender and Gender Diverse Community Connection, Help-Seeking, and Mental Health Among Black Transgender Women Who Have Survived Violence: A Mixed-Methods Analysis

Black transgender women are disproportionately affected by violence and poor care-delivery, contributing to poor mental health. Little is known regarding the effect of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) community connection (TCC) on health. This analysis (a) explores relationships between TCC, pol...

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Main Author: Sherman, Athena D. F. (Author)
Contributors: Allgood, Sarah ; Alexander, Kamila A. ; Klepper, Meredith ; Balthazar, Monique S. ; Hill, Miranda ; Cannon, Christopher M. ; Dunn, Deborah ; Poteat, Tonia ; Campbell, Jacquelyn C.
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2022
In: Violence against women
Year: 2022, Volume: 28, Issue: 3/4, Pages: 890-921
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Keywords:
PTSD
Depression
Polyvictimization
Transgender community connection
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Summary:Black transgender women are disproportionately affected by violence and poor care-delivery, contributing to poor mental health. Little is known regarding the effect of transgender and gender diverse (TGD) community connection (TCC) on health. This analysis (a) explores relationships between TCC, polyvictimization, and mental health and (b) analyzes how TCC influenced help-seeking following violent experiences among Black transgender women. Mixed-methods data from 19 Black transgender women were analyzed using correlational and thematic content analyses. Findings suggest that TCC is associated with improved help-seeking and mental health among Black transgender women, highlighting a need for longitudinal research to identify approaches for leveraging TCC.
ISSN:1552-8448
DOI:10.1177/10778012211013892