We really need to educate people on statistical reasoning and mixed methods research...A RANT THREAD (1/?)
Okay, so, cards on the table, I am published as a mixed methods, social science researcher and have helped co-author multiple reports on LGBTQIA+ public mental health and community experiences. Let's just say, I ain't no amateur on this topic.
So, something that drives me nuts in conversations about trans healthcare and especially trans youth gender-affirming care is that people don't understand basic statistical reasoning.
One of the parts of this that clicked for me today on why so many arguments frustrate me is that people don't actually understand how sampling works and how we reason from a specific sample in a study....
Landmark Systematic Review Of Trans Surgery: Regret Rate "Remarkably Low"
A landmark systematic review has concluded that regret rate for transgender surgeries is "remarkably low," comparing it to many other surgeries and major life decisions.
Two different practitioners have emphasized how gender dysphoria and parental resistance and lack of support is a form of chronic trauma. One even discussed how it produces PTSD!
Not to mention they are calling out the centering of cisnormativity and other gender studies concepts...like, dang, there are providers that are getting there! Also, a huge emphasis on support beyond the binary.
"For some people, it comes from the inside: meditation; prayer; mantras of acceptance and empowerment; hormone replacement therapy. Others start on the outside: armoring themselves with a contour brush, biker boots, a navy blue hanky in the back pocket signaling they’re a bottom," writes Tommy Dorfman in her guest editor letter for Elle magazine. "No matter the avenue, the practice of affirmation — for ourselves and for others in the LBGTQ+ community — is a necessity, especially in a world where our existence and self-expression is too often violently and systemically oppressed." Here's a @Flipboard Storyboard with the collection she edited for Elle, including stories from Jake DuPree on the beauty of burlesque, Dua Saleh and Liv Hewson on being nonbinary in Hollywood, and ALOK on the power of queer comedy.
#Democrats contended it infringes on #TransgenderRights. “This #legislation is the exact opposite of the American dream,” said state Sen Kent Smith (D). “Instead of providing comfort it will inflict great #pain.”
Many state laws take effect on the first day of 2024, including new rules on gun safety, a ban on diversity programs and a curb on telemarketing calls.
Ohio governor vetoes bill to ban gender-affirming care
The veto is expected to be overridden by GOP supermajority. The bill passed with all 62 House Republicans & 24 out of 25 Senate Republicans voting in favor.
The bill would have prohibited gender-affirming care for #trans & #nonbinary youth, including hormone blockers, hormone replacement therapy, medical or surgical procedures and some mental health services & care providers could have lost their licenses & be sued
Iowa Senate File 538- gender transition procedures related to minors strips providers of Medicaid funding from Sept 18 forward and doesn't allow Medicaid to be used by clients for gender affirming treatment. If a counselor has a transgender client, and has used the gender dysphoria code and many others (7 pages of ICD codes) then they will be retroactively stripped of funding. I am so angry for clients and for providers. As a clinician, I feel so mad that states are telling transgender youth in lower SES that they can't be who they truly are, and now they can't even talk to a counselor. I just can't. @socialwork@Email2TootBot#SocialWork#psych#psychology#iowa#lgbtqia#transgender#transgenderrights#counseling#counselor#therapist#therapy
My boyfriend's health insurance plan covers, in their words "pretty much everything except gender affirming care". We're trying to get them investigated for discrimination. Does anyone have any resources for being affective with this?
It's been a few weeks since I launched it so we're bumping my GoFundMe again! I'm looking to raise funds to help cover costs for my gender affirming surgery. If you're able to donate it's greatly appreciated. If you can't, even just sharing it around is a huge help 🧡
ST. LOUIS (AP) — As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived in states that would allow those already receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy to continue.
With two bills that passed through our city council unanimously, #Pittsburgh, PA has positioned itself as a #SanctuaryCity for #TransPeople. One bill prevents any city resources for being used to provide information or evidence to prosecute a trans person for seeking #GenderAffirmingCare here in the city. The second, largely symbolic but important, declares that gender affirming care will always be protected here, regardless of state or federal law.
Are you, or someone close to you, in the preparation process for transmasculine chest reconstruction (top surgery)? Look over this handy list for items you may not know you’ll need/want after the operation.
In case anyone needs it: BMI requirements for gender-affirming care lack an empirical basis, do not predict outcomes, increase the likelihood of eating disorders among trans people, fail to result in trans patients losing and maintaining weightloss, and basically just serves as a way to deny trans people healthcare.
Okay, second most viral toot after queer joy about my chunky shork bois appears to be my post about BMI and gender-affirming care! In case anyone is curious why it keeps getting randomly reboosted, read above! ☝🏻
TLDR: BMI is not a predictor of gender affirming surgery results and its use as a criteria for eligibility just blocks trans people from getting care
Here's the thing about BMI - I lost nearly 2 inches of height on HRT. This means that to hit the same arbitrary BMI I have to lose an additional 10lbs of weight.
BMI is a lousy, arbitrary metric, and shouldn't be used to gatekeep care for ANYONE.
New State Laws on Hot-Button Issues Take Effect Today (www.nytimes.com)
Many state laws take effect on the first day of 2024, including new rules on gun safety, a ban on diversity programs and a curb on telemarketing calls.
Some providers are dropping gender-affirming care for kids even in cases where it's legal (apnews.com)
ST. LOUIS (AP) — As Republican-led states have rushed to ban gender-affirming for minors, some families with transgender children found a bit of solace: At least they lived in states that would allow those already receiving puberty blockers or hormone therapy to continue.