NC Affirm: Gender-affirming care and dysphoria-related distress among diverse transgender and nonbinary young adults

The purpose of this research study is to understand the experiences of transgender and nonbinary young adults (TGNB-YA) with gender-affirming care (GAC). GAC includes services like puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and affirming surgeries, which can reduce distress and support wellbeing. At the same time, getting care can bring challenges, including wait times, financial stress, side effects, or discrimination. This study will explore both the challenges and supports that TGNB-YA encounter in their GAC journeys, with attention to differences across racial and ethnic backgrounds. Our goal is to identify resources that can make affirming care more supportive and accessible.