TRANSGENDER HEALTH IN NURSING: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO INCLUSIVE CARE WITH FOCUS ON INDIA

  • Unique Paper ID: 187614
  • PageNo: 5937-5939
  • Abstract:
  • Transgender individuals face significant health disparities due to social stigma, discrimination, and lack of knowledgeable healthcare providers. Nurses play a crucial role in providing competent, compassionate, and inclusive care to transgender patients. This article explores the unique health challenges faced by transgender individuals, particularly in the Indian context, the role of nurses in addressing these issues, and best practices for delivering affirming and culturally competent care, supported by recent research and scientific evidence.

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BibTeX

@article{187614,
        author = {Ms. Sherlin Sapthica R and Dr. Esther Rakel},
        title = {TRANSGENDER HEALTH IN NURSING: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO INCLUSIVE CARE WITH FOCUS ON INDIA},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {6},
        pages = {5937-5939},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=187614},
        abstract = {Transgender individuals face significant health disparities due to social stigma, discrimination, and lack of knowledgeable healthcare providers. Nurses play a crucial role in providing competent, compassionate, and inclusive care to transgender patients. This article explores the unique health challenges faced by transgender individuals, particularly in the Indian context, the role of nurses in addressing these issues, and best practices for delivering affirming and culturally competent care, supported by recent research and scientific evidence.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {November},
        }

Cite This Article

R, M. S. S., & Rakel, D. E. (2025). TRANSGENDER HEALTH IN NURSING: A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO INCLUSIVE CARE WITH FOCUS ON INDIA. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(6), 5937–5939.

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