Inequalities in Social Determinants of Health in the Ontario Transgender Population

This study examined how everyday living conditions known to influence health outcomes – social determinants of health – differ between transgender Ontarians and the general Ontario population. Previously collected data on social determinants, demographics, health, and health care from trans (n=433) and non-trans individuals (n=39980) living in Ontario were used. Standardized risk differences showed that significantly more trans individuals were underpaid and underemployed, unable to complete their post-secondary education, and had experienced food insecurity, social exclusion and unmet health care needs. Differences were largest comparing trans men to cisgender men of the same age distribution. Findings from this study identified where inequalities in social determinants were greatest for trans individuals and communities in Ontario; results may aid in the development of policies or interventions targeted at bridging the gaps between resources accessible for trans people and those available to the general populace.

Name thesis:degree_name

M Sc

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Grantor dc:publisher

The University of Western Ontario

Year dc:date.issued

2016

Author dc:creator

• Giblon, Rachel E

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Bauer, Greta R.

• Trans
• transgender
• gender minority
• social determinants of health
• inequality
• health disparity

Language dc:language.iso

en_ca

Handle dc:identifier.uri

https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14721/33877

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:uwo.scholaris.ca:20.500.14721/33877