Moral Distress Among Providers for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth: Impact of State Legislation and Institutional Policies

Overview:
The purpose of this study is to conduct a national cross-sectional survey to assess gender-affirming care (GAC) providers’ experiences with caring for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) youth in the context of varying state laws and institutional policies. Specifically, this study will examine:

1. How providers' clinical practices have changed in response to legal and institutional shifts regarding GAC.
2. How providers across different states experience moral distress related to GAC and the impact of policy/legislation on their practice.
3. What resources providers need to provide GAC safely and effectively in states with varying legal landscapes.

The findings from this survey will help inform future policy recommendations and improve access to equitable care for TGD youth.

Study Type:
Mixed Methods 

IRB Approved:
Yes

Target Sample Size:
300

Target Audience:
Medical providers (MD, DO, PA, NP) who treat transgender and gender-diverse youth

How to Apply:
Participants simply need to visit the following link to complete the survey: https://redcap.link/vgi0teun. 

Study Contact:
Laura Stamm
Laura_Stamm@urmc.rochester.edu