National Policy Changes Impacting Transgender Populations and Their Implications for Researchers and Public Health.

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Title: National Policy Changes Impacting Transgender Populations and Their Implications for Researchers and Public Health.
Authors: Babbs, Gray, Balkan, Em, Flores, Rey, Hughto, Jaclyn M. W.
Source: American Journal of Public Health. Apr2026, Vol. 116 Issue 4, p476-478. 3p.
Subjects: Federal government of the United States, Scholarly method, Health policy, Gender affirming care, Fieldwork (Educational method), Communities, Medical research, Endowment of research, Public health, Health education
Geographic Terms: United States
Abstract: The article examines the impact of U.S. policy changes on transgenders and their implications for researchers and public health. Topics discussed include termination of funding for research focused on sexual orientation and gender identity, limited access of federal agencies to epidemiological and demographic data on marginalized groups, exclusion of transgenders from research, and responsibility of public health professionals and academic institutions to respond to discriminatory actions.
Database: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection
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Abstract:The article examines the impact of U.S. policy changes on transgenders and their implications for researchers and public health. Topics discussed include termination of funding for research focused on sexual orientation and gender identity, limited access of federal agencies to epidemiological and demographic data on marginalized groups, exclusion of transgenders from research, and responsibility of public health professionals and academic institutions to respond to discriminatory actions.
ISSN:00900036
DOI:10.2105/AJPH.2025.308386