Table 1.
Descriptive Statistics of Transgender Adults in Massachusetts (n=412)
| Mean (SD) | % | n | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outcome | |||
| PTSD Symptom Scores (range 0–4)+ | |||
| Mean (SD) | 1.95 (1.71) | -- | 412 |
| Median (IQR) | 2.00 (4.00) | -- | 412 |
| Independent Variables | |||
| Everyday Discrimination Scores (range 0–44) | |||
| Mean (SD) | 19.88 (9.58) | -- | 412 |
| Median (IQR) | 19.00 (13.00) | -- | 412 |
| Number of Attributed Reasons for Discrimination Experiences | |||
| Mean (SD) (range 0–14) | 4.84 (2.39) | -- | 412 |
| Median (IQR) | 5.00 (3.00) | -- | 412 |
| Covariates | |||
| Childhood Abuse Age < 15 Years | 46.6 | 192 | |
| Intimate Partner Violence | 33.3 | 137 | |
| Depression (CESD Score 10+) | 26.5 | 109 | |
| Substance Use, Past 12 Months (2 or More) | 18.5 | 336 | |
| Age – Mean (SD) (range 18–72) | 32.74 (12.79) | -- | 412 |
| FTM Spectrum | 62.6 | 258 | |
| Binary Gender Identity | 59.7 | 246 | |
| Social Gender Transition (Live Full-Time) | 76.9 | 317 | |
| Medical Gender Affirmation (Hormones and/or Surgery) | 58.7 | 242 | |
| High Visual Nonconforming Gender Expression | 21.6 | 89 | |
| People of Color (POC) | 19.2 | 79 | |
| Socioeconomic Status | |||
| Income (0–3) | 1.39 (0.73) | -- | 412 |
| Educational Attainment (1–4) | 2.65 (0.97) | -- | 412 |
| Unstably Housed | 25.5 | 105 | |
| Sexual Minority (Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Queer/Other) | 87.1 | 359 | |
| Online Survey Mode | 87.9 | 362 |
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Note: 44.4% of the sample (n=183) met criteria for probable PTSD (score 3+)