Hospital Use Among Transgender Older Adults in South Carolina
Author Information
Author(s): May Jennifer, Smyles Hanna, Adams Swann
Primary Institution: University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Hypothesis
This study examines hospital utilization among transgender older adults (≥50 years) in South Carolina.
Conclusion
Transgender older adults in South Carolina face significant health disparities and utilize hospital services at varying rates.
Supporting Evidence
- Transgender adults report less access to health insurance and lower quality of life compared to the general U.S. population.
- The study identified 382 unique transgender adults who used hospital services in South Carolina.
- 78% of transgender adults were from urban areas.
Takeaway
This study looked at how often older transgender people go to the hospital and found that many have different needs and challenges.
Methodology
The study conducted a secondary analysis of restricted hospital claims data from 2000 to 2022, identifying transgender adults using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes.
Potential Biases
There may be biases in the data due to underreporting or misclassification of transgender individuals.
Limitations
The study is limited by the availability of hospital claims data and may not capture all transgender individuals.
Participant Demographics
76% identified as White, 70% were aged 50-59, and 51% were reported as male.
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