Table 1. Weighted prevalence estimates among transmasculine and transfeminine spectrum transgender patients with a regular family physician (FP): Ontario, Canada.
| Transmasculine spectrum a | Transfeminine spectrum b | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| n = 184 | n = 172 | |||
| % | 95% CI | % | 95% CI | |
| Age | ||||
| 16–24 | 41.0 | (30.1, 51.9) | 20.9 | (10.8, 31.0) |
| 25–44 | 48.8 | (37.5, 59.0) | 47.6 | (35.5, 59.6) |
| 45+ | 10.2 | (2.7, 17.8) | 31.5 | (19.4, 43.6) |
| Race | ||||
| Racialized or Aboriginal | 31.9 | (21.2, 42.7) | 9.8 | (4.9, 14.8) |
| White | 68.1 | (57.3, 78.8) | 90.2 | (85.2, 95.1) |
| Marital Status | ||||
| Single (never married) | 65.3 | (55.1, 75.4) | 52.9 | (40.4, 65.4) |
| Married/common-law | 24.1 | (15.1, 33.1) | 16.2 | (8.7, 23.6) |
| Previously married | 10.6 | (3.4, 17.9) | 30.9 | (19.2, 42.6) |
| Education | ||||
| Less than high school | 15.5 | (7.5, 23.5) | 10.0 | (2.2, 17.8) |
| High school diploma | 18.3 | (10.3, 26.3) | 13.5 | (5.0, 22.0) |
| Some college or university | 25.2 | (15.2, 35.3) | 30.4 | (19.1, 41.7) |
| Postsecondary diploma/degree | 41.0 | (30.1, 51.9) | 46.1 | (34.1, 58.1) |
| Average transphobia reported c | ||||
| Low | 44.5 | (32.8, 56.2) | 28.0 | (17.1, 39.0) |
| Moderate | 47.7 | (37.0, 58.3) | 57.0 | (45.0, 68.9) |
| High | 7.8 | (1.7, 13.9) | 15.0 | (6.3, 23.7) |
| Trans-specific negative experiences with a FP | ||||
| None | 62.8 | (52.9, 72.8) | 61.9 | (50.4, 73.5) |
| One or two | 24.5 | (15.5, 33.6) | 23.7 | (14.1, 33.3) |
| Three or more | 12.7 | (6.1, 19.2) | 14.4 | (5.9, 22.9) |
| Perceived FP knowledge about trans health issues | ||||
| Not at all | 31.2 | (20.0, 42.4) | 40.6 | (28.1, 53.0) |
| Somewhat | 38.1 | (26.7, 49.4) | 31.1 | (20.0, 42.1) |
| Knowledgeable | 16.1 | (8.5, 23.6) | 11.3 | (5.2, 17.3) |
| Very knowledgeable | 14.7 | (8.8, 20.6) | 17.1 | (7.5, 26.7) |
| Medical transition status | ||||
| Completed transition d | 31.4 | (21.2, 41.5) | 24.7 | (15.0, 34.3) |
| In process | 17.4 | (10.4, 24.4) | 35.7 | (24.4, 47.0) |
| Planning but not begun | 34.7 | (22.9, 46.5) | 15.2 | (6.9, 23.5) |
| Not transitioned e | 16.5 | (8.0, 25.1) | 24.5 | (12.8, 36.2) |
a. Transmasculine spectrum trans persons include those who were labelled female at birth, and identify as men, or as other masculine or genderqueer/fluid identities
b. Transfeminine spectrum trans persons include those who were labelled male at birth, and identify as women, or as other feminine or genderqueer/fluid identities
c. Experiences of transphobia—low level: twice or less on average; moderate level: sometimes on average; high level: many times on average.
d. Completed transition was based on participant self-report and may involve any combination of hormones or surgery/surgeries.
e. Including not planning, not applicable or unsure.