Experiences of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth Accessing Emergency Departments: Results of a Community-Designed Questionnaire.

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the experiences of trans and gender diverse youth when accessing emergency departments.
• Community-designed questionnaire administered to trans and gender diverse youth
• Qualitative analysis of responses concerning access to care
• Focus on emergency department experiences and service reception
• High rates of emergency department avoidance reported among youth
• Experiences highlight barriers to receiving care in emergency departments
• Preliminary insights emphasize the need for improved healthcare access for trans and gender diverse youth