Will DiBella's WRIT-150 Blog

 I found these resources by searching for public health databases on USC Libraries. There were a lot to choose from so I tried to pull from a mix of global databases, like the World Health Organization, and local resources like the Los Angeles Department of Public Health. After finding these databases I searched using keywords like transgender, public health, and healthcare. These terms are often associated with plenty of issues and so it was easy to locate specific articles and resources that detailed a variety of issues that transgender individuals face. One article in particular that I think will be extremely helpful will be “Breaking down barriers to healthcare access for transgender people in Argentina” as it provides not just looks at specific issues that transgender people face but also individual accounts from people directly affected by access or lack thereof to gender-affirming healthcare. Another useful resource is data from the LADPH on the disproportionate impact on tr...

 The group I am choosing to write about is the LGBTQ+ community and the issues they face in all types of healthcare, from getting treatment for obesity to HIV/AIDS to mental illness that affects the entire community. In particular, transgender individuals are more likely to commit suicide because of gender dysphoria and being kicked out of their homes. I know that lots of LGBTQ+ individuals have trouble getting healthcare because they are afraid to come out of the closet for fear of retribution or disownment from their family and friends. Getting gender-affirming treatment is especially difficult for transgender individuals. There are many hoops to jump through in order to receive what could be life-saving treatment for many by matching their body to what their mind is. Even basic things like a binder for some trans men or anti-hormonal pills to stave off puberty can be incredibly difficult to acquire due to outdated ways of thinking all across the medical and political community. ...