Public Health Innovations Inspired by Transgender Day of Visibility

Transgender visibility, is essential for promoting awareness and acceptance, thereby improving the societal and health challenges faced by transgender individuals. This Research Topic investigates the intricate relationship between this observance and public health measures aimed at bettering the well-being of transgender communities. Despite progress in social acceptance and policy development, transgender individuals still encounter significant health disparities and societal stigma. A comprehensive review of existing health policies and interventions reveals persistent gaps and new opportunities for impactful public health initiatives.

This Research Topic aims to assess and enhance the design and implementation of public health interventions that improve health outcomes for transgender people. It will delve into how the increased visibility from events like the Transgender Day of Visibility can be harnessed by health professionals and policymakers to advance health equity specifically tailored to the needs of the transgender community. The objective is to develop actionable insights that contribute to health environments acknowledging and celebrating gender diversity, focusing on mental and physical health benefits.

To gather further insights into creating inclusive and effective public health strategies, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes:

o Effectiveness of existing health policies for transgender populations

o Impact of social support and stigma reduction on transgender health

o Inclusive health services and their role in transgender well-being

o Integration of global health initiatives and community-driven approaches

o Frameworks for leveraging visibility days for health policy advancement

This focus aims to stimulate comprehensive dialogue, research, and application of health strategies that resonate with the real-world experiences and needs of the transgender community, promoting a healthier and more inclusive society.

Article types and fees

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• ... View all formats

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Article types

This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:

• Brief Research Report
• Classification
• Clinical Trial
• Community Case Study
• Conceptual Analysis
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Pedagogy
• Data Report
• Editorial
• FAIR² Data
• FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
• General Commentary
• Hypothesis and Theory
• Methods
• Mini Review
• Opinion
• Original Research
• Perspective
• Policy and Practice Reviews
• Policy Brief
• Review
• Study Protocol
• Systematic Review
• Technology and Code

Keywords: Social Stigma and Support, Public Health Interventions, Transgender Health Disparities, Health Policy Design, Visibility and Awareness

Important note: All contributions to this Research Topic must be within the scope of the section and journal to which they are submitted, as defined in their mission statements. Frontiers reserves the right to guide an out-of-scope manuscript to a more suitable section or journal at any stage of peer review.