Português
Discrimination, social exclusion and stigma have a significant impact on the physical, psychological and social well-being of transgender people. This population has been identified as at greater risk for mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, social phobia, substance abuse or eating disorders (Brian, Garofalo & Emerson, 2010; Gómez-Gil, Trilla, Salamero et al. 2009; Vocks, Stahn, Loenser & Tegen-bauer, 2009); with the highest rates of suicide and suicide attempts among other groups stigmatized on the basis of ethnic, cultural or religious origin, age, gender, sexual orientation and / or functional level (Magen & Shipherd, 2010; Nuttbrock et al. , 2010). In short, experiences of discrimination place significant barriers to the mental health and well-being of transgender people.
Recently, the legislation in Portugal has been changed with respect to the legal recognition of gender identity. There is evidence that recognition of gender identity plays a crucial role not only in social integration but also in personal acceptance (eg Couch, Pitts, Croy, et al. ., 2008; Pinto & Moleiro, 2015). Yet only a fraction of the transgender population has access to this recognition, and when it does, barriers to access to health services and other quality supports have not always been met (see Final Project Report funded by CIG - EEA Small Grants Scheme, by Moleiro & Pinto, 2016). Thus, on the one hand, there is still a void about the experiences of the diversity of people whose identities and gender expressions transgress or translate fluid and non-binary experiences of gender. On the other hand, research has revealed the need for information, awareness-raising and even training of different target groups on gender and gender identities.
This project aims to study this population and answer these questions, through the study of health and citizenship of Trans people in Portugal, in collaboration with INSERM (Professor Alain Giami) and cross-cultural comparison partners. It also seeks to (i) develop information and awareness-raising activities in the area of ??combating discrimination based on gender and gender identity, in particular on access to physical and psychological health, and full citizenship of Trans people; and (ii) to design training actions for social, community and health intervention technicians to develop support and intervention skills with Trans people in Portugal.
| Research Centre | Research Group | Role in Project | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CIS-Iscte | -- | Partner | 2010-01-01 | 2010-12-31 |
| Institution | Country | Role in Project | Begin Date | End Date |
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| The French National Institute for Health and Medical Research (Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale - Inserm (Inserm) | France | Partner | 2017-06-01 | 2019-12-31 |
| Name | Affiliation | Role in Project | Begin Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Moleiro | Professora Associada (DPSO); Integrated Researcher (CIS-Iscte); | Principal Researcher | 2017-06-01 | 2019-12-31 |
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