Study: 90% of Trans Americans Fear Election Impact on Healthcare
In advance of the 2024 election, FOLX HEALTH offered Teen Vogue exclusive access to their polling on how trans and nonbinary Americans are feeling about the political climate.
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Teen Vogue - LEX MCMENAMIN
AUGUST 8, 2024

FOLX HEALTH offered Teen Vogue access to their polling on how trans and nonbinary Americans feel about the political climate.

The survey of over 1,500 trans people, half of whom resided in states that voted Red in 2020, the other half in states that went Blue.

In the last year, 1 in 5 trans people surveyed lost access to healthcare "as a result of anti-LGBTQ policies and laws" and 58% of respondents considered moving to a different state; respondents in states with more anti-LGBTQ policies reported higher rates.

55% were "unable to access mental health treatment when needed, primarily due to difficulties in finding LGBTQ-affirming providers." 2 in 3 respondents "experienced frequent mental health distress this past month," which is higher than reported national estimates.

9 in 10 believe the 2024 election will have "a major impact on access to healthcare for LGBTQ people nationwide." 67% "have made or are planning to make changes to their use of gender-affirming care due to concerns about the election."

92% are anxious about the presidential election.

90% are registered voters. The top three issues for the trans adults surveyed were LGBTQ+ issues, including healthcare access; threats to democracy; and the war on Gaza.

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