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What is the estimated prevalence of transgender individuals in the United States according to a 2019 meta-analysis?
What percentage of young transgender individuals aged 12-29 experience depression according to the text?
What percentage of transgender individuals have experienced a lifetime mood disorder according to a systemic review?
What percentage of New Zealand high school students identified as transgender according to the text?
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What factors may contribute to differing prevalence estimates of transgender individuals according to the text?
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What percentage of variance in gender has been explained by genetics according to studies?
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What factors related to being transgender have been linked to suicidal ideation according to a meta-analysis?
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What is the recommended approach for children experiencing gender dysphoria according to the text?
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What is the controversy surrounding the diagnosis of gender dysphoria according to the text?
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What medical treatments are available for transgender individuals according to the text?
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What is the difference between gender and sex?
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What does the term 'transgender' mean?
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What is gender dysphoria?
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What is the difference between transgender and non-binary?
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What is the best practice for treating gender dysphoria?
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Which of the following is a criterion for Gender Dysphoria in children?
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What is a requirement for an individual with Gender Dysphoria to be diagnosed with a disorder of sex development?
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What is a common criterion for Gender Dysphoria in both children and adults?
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What is a criterion for Gender Dysphoria in young adolescents?
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What is a requirement for an individual with Gender Dysphoria to be diagnosed with a disorder of sex development?
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Study Notes
Prevalence of Transgender Individuals
- Estimated prevalence of transgender individuals in the United States: 0.5% (according to a 2019 meta-analysis)
- 1.2% of New Zealand high school students identified as transgender
- Factors contributing to differing prevalence estimates: varied definitions, sampling methods, and population demographics
Mental Health and Suicidal Ideation
- 47% of young transgender individuals (12-29) experience depression
- 54.5% of transgender individuals have experienced a lifetime mood disorder
- Factors linked to suicidal ideation: gender-related discrimination, lack of social support, and internalized transphobia
Treatment and Diagnosis of Gender Dysphoria
- Recommended approach for children: psychosocial support, exploration of gender identity, and monitoring of gender dysphoria
- Controversy surrounding the diagnosis of gender dysphoria: pathologizing gender identity, stigma, and potential harm to transgender individuals
- Medical treatments available: hormone therapy, gender-affirming surgeries
Key Concepts and Definitions
- Difference between gender and sex: gender refers to social and cultural roles, while sex refers to biological characteristics
- Meaning of 'transgender': a person whose gender identity does not align with the sex they were assigned at birth
- Definition of gender dysphoria: distress or discomfort due to a mismatch between gender identity and biological sex
- Difference between transgender and non-binary: transgender refers to a person who identifies with a gender different from their assigned sex, while non-binary refers to a person who identifies as neither male nor female
- Best practice for treating gender dysphoria: affirmation of gender identity, support, and evidence-based care
Diagnostic Criteria for Gender Dysphoria
- Criterion for Gender Dysphoria in children: a strong and persistent cross-gender identification
- Requirement for an individual with Gender Dysphoria to be diagnosed with a disorder of sex development: must have a biological condition that affects the development of reproductive structures
- Common criterion for Gender Dysphoria in both children and adults: significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of life
- Criterion for Gender Dysphoria in young adolescents: a marked incongruence between experienced gender and biological sex
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"Test your knowledge on the Prevalence and Criteria for Gender Dysphoria" - Learn about the prevalence rates of gender dysphoria among different populations and the criteria required for a diagnosis. Understand the impact of gender dysphoria on social and occupational functioning.
