Table 1.
Demographic profile and characteristics of transgender individuals (n=1890029`
| Variables | Number (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of awareness about their rights | 117 | 61.9 |
| No formal education or less than 5th grade | 139 | 73.5 |
| No health education or psychotherapy session | 156 | 82.5 |
| Alcohol use | 45 | 23.8 |
| Living with Gurus/group | 176 | 93.1 |
| Satisfied with Guru’s attitude | 161 | 85.2 |
| Temporary residence (Not in stable housing) | 163 | 86.2 |
| Institutional discrimination | 173 | 91.5 |
| Suicidal thought (no attempt) | 73 | 38.6 |
| Suicidal attempt | 35 | 18.5 |
| Selling sex | 74 | 39.2 |
| Substance abuse (other than alcohol) | 71 | 37.6 |
| Begging | 143 | 75.7 |