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Experiences of transgender and non-binary youth accessing gender-affirming care: A systematic review and meta-ethnography.
Kearns S, Kroll T, O'Shea D, Neff K. Kearns S, et al. Among authors: o shea d. PLoS One. 2021 Sep 10;16(9):e0257194. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257194. eCollection 2021. PLoS One. 2021. PMID: 34506559 Free PMC article.
OBJECTIVE: Transgender and non-binary individuals frequently engage with healthcare services to obtain gender-affirming care. ...METHOD: A systematic review and meta-ethnography focusing on qualitative research on the experiences of transgender and non-binary youth …
OBJECTIVE: Transgender and non-binary individuals frequently engage with healthcare services to obtain gender-affirming care. ...METH …
Instruments used to assess gender-affirming healthcare access: A scoping review.
Kearns S, Hardie P, O'Shea D, Neff K. Kearns S, et al. Among authors: o shea d. PLoS One. 2024 Jun 3;19(6):e0298821. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0298821. eCollection 2024. PLoS One. 2024. PMID: 38829881 Free PMC article.
PURPOSE: The overall aim of this scoping review was to identify, explore and map the existing literature pertaining to healthcare access for transgender and non-binary individuals. DESIGN: The scoping review followed Arksey and O'Malley's methodological framework, and the …
PURPOSE: The overall aim of this scoping review was to identify, explore and map the existing literature pertaining to healthcare access for …
Transgender and non-binary demographics, referrals, and comorbidities among young Irish adults (2014-2020).
Kearns S, O'Shea D, Neff K. Kearns S, et al. Among authors: o shea d. Ir J Med Sci. 2023 Aug;192(4):1679-1685. doi: 10.1007/s11845-022-03163-y. Epub 2022 Sep 19. Ir J Med Sci. 2023. PMID: 36121602
This is in line with international trends describing a higher number of transgender men (Female-Male, FTM, AFAB) presenting to gender services as compared to transgender women (Male-Female, MTF, AMAB), and lower ages at referral. ...METHODS: The study was performed …
This is in line with international trends describing a higher number of transgender men (Female-Male, FTM, AFAB) presenting to gender …
Instruments used to assess gender-affirming healthcare access: a scoping review protocol.
Kearns S, Hardie P, O'Shea D, Neff K. Kearns S, et al. Among authors: o shea d. HRB Open Res. 2023 May 19;6:14. doi: 10.12688/hrbopenres.13689.3. eCollection 2023. HRB Open Res. 2023. PMID: 37384116 Free PMC article.
The research team will undertake the study as outlined in this protocol and an expert panel of young transgender and non-binary youth will oversee the project through patient and public involvement. Conclusions: This scoping review has the potential to inform policy, pract …
The research team will undertake the study as outlined in this protocol and an expert panel of young transgender and non-binary youth …
Factors that help and hinder transgender and nonbinary youth accessing gender care in Ireland: A multistakeholder exploration.
Kearns S, O'Shea D, Neff K. Kearns S, et al. Among authors: o shea d. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2024 Jan;56(1):60-75. doi: 10.1111/jnu.12907. Epub 2023 May 16. J Nurs Scholarsh. 2024. PMID: 38228566
METHODS: In-depth one-one interviews were conducted with transgender and nonbinary youth (n = 10), parents of youth (n = 10), and gender-specific health-care providers (n = 10). ...Further research is needed on longitudinal outcomes following medical and surgical intervent …
METHODS: In-depth one-one interviews were conducted with transgender and nonbinary youth (n = 10), parents of youth (n = 10), and gen …
Study protocol: navigating access to gender care in Ireland-a mixed-method study on the experiences of transgender and non-binary youth.
Kearns S, Houghton C, O'Shea D, Neff K. Kearns S, et al. Among authors: o shea d. BMJ Open. 2022 Mar 15;12(3):e052030. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-052030. BMJ Open. 2022. PMID: 35292489 Free PMC article.
ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study has been approved by St Vincent's Hospital Research Ethics Committee (RS21-019), University College Dublin Ethics Committee (LS-21-14Kearns-OShea) and the Transgender Equality Network Ireland's Internal Ethics Committee (TIECSK). We aim …
ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: This study has been approved by St Vincent's Hospital Research Ethics Committee (RS21-019), University College Dub …