Factors associated with poor quality of life of transgender people

Abstract Background The term transgender (TRANS) may be used for people whose gender identity differs from the one assigned at birth. A large part of this population segment faces social (lack support, discrimination, rejection, transphobia) and psychological (anxiety, depression) challenges. These factors, in turn, negatively impact quality life (QoL) these individuals. In context, aim study is to identify factors associated with QoL TRANS people. Methods Cross-sectional non-probability sample, conducted cisgender (CIS) adults living a southeastern Brazilian state. research questionnaire was accessed electronically comprised sociodemographic, health, information. assessed through Short-Form 6 dimensions (SF-6D) instrument. Multivariable linear regression analysis (forward method) applied determine influence independent variables on (outcome variable). All that presented p < 0.10 bivariate analyses were included. carried out Statistical Package Social Sciences (SPSS) ® software, version 22.0, significance level 5%. Results sample included 65 individuals 78 CIS group showed predominance higher education (p = 0.002) income 0.000) when compared sample. participants had worse score 0.014) same observed by all ≤ 0.05). addition, place residence report recent prejudice remained even after adjusting age, identity, occupation, follow-up health professional Conclusion population. Moreover, state’s capital having suffered episodes remain statistically among