An exploratory study: Informing health and prevention services for transgender and gender nonconforming student service members and veterans.

Abstract

Veterans of recent wars are enrolling in colleges and universities at high rates. Among them are veterans who identify as transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC). As a result of societal stigma and discrimination, TGNC student veterans may have health needs that differ from the general population. This study utilized data from a national sample to examine the physical health and mental health factors of TGNC student service members and veterans. Results indicate that TGNC student service members and veterans self-reported significantly higher rates of bronchitis and depression with unprescribed pain killer use when compared with cisgender student veterans. Discussion of the results of this study are presented to inform health and prevention services for TGNC student service members and veterans on college and university campuses.

Transitioning from the Battlefield: A Theoretical Model for the Development of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Gender Diverse Veterans

“…Therefore, clinicians must be aware of the specific impact these pre-military factors might have on veterans within this marginalized group. Understanding the impact of the risk factors associated with this population on the development and maintenance of PTSD is critical to making current treatment modalities more culturally competent and tailored to the specific needs of gender-diverse veterans (Pelts et al, 2019).…”