Improving access to gender-affirming care for BIPOC and rural gender diverse youth through telehealth
Using telehealth to improve access to gender-affirming care for BIPOC and rural gender diverse youth
This study is looking to make it easier for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and rural young people who are exploring their gender identity to get the care they need through online services, while also understanding their unique challenges and creating support that fits their lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Seattle Children's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059083 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to gender-affirming care for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and rural gender diverse youth by utilizing telehealth services. The project focuses on understanding the unique needs of these populations, who often face barriers to receiving appropriate care. By engaging stakeholders and incorporating technology-based support from gender specialists, the research seeks to develop community-based care delivery models that can effectively address mental health challenges faced by these youth. The goal is to ensure that interventions are tailored to meet the specific needs of gender diverse youth and their families.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are gender diverse youth who identify as BIPOC and those living in rural areas.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as gender diverse or who live in urban areas with existing access to gender-affirming care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for BIPOC and rural gender diverse youth by providing them with better access to necessary gender-affirming care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using telehealth to improve access to care for underserved populations, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Seattle Children's Hospital — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sequeira, Gina M — Seattle Children's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Sequeira, Gina M
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.