Exploring substance use and mental health for minority transgender youth: Implications for primary care providers
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Austin Nation, PhD, RN, PHN, School of Nursing, CSU Fullerton, Fullerton, California, USA; Phyllis Raynor, PhD, PMHNP-BC, CARN-AP, APRN, USC College of Nursing, University of South Carolina College of Nursing, Columbia, South Carolina, USA
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- California State University, Fullerton, Fullerton, California, USA
Transgender youth, particularly if they are transgender female and/or those from a minority racial or ethnic group, are known to have higher incidences of substance use and mental health issues. Nurses and primary care practitioners will encounter and care for the needs of this population in many settings.
30th International Nursing Research Congress: Theory-to-Practice: Catalyzing Collaborations to Connect Globally. Held 25-29 July 2019 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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| Keywords | Mental Health; Minority Transgender Youth; Substance Use |
| Name | 30th International Nursing Research Congress |
| Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
| Location | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Date | 2019 |
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