Health Care needs of Transgender individual undergoing Gender-affirmative Care (GAC)

SHSRC-K has been extensively involved in ensuring equitable health care to the transgender community in Kerala and in previous interactions with community members, multiple requests for documenting the issues faced by them in the period leading up to the surgery and post the surgery have been received. All transgender people deserve universal access to general health care needs and gender affirmative care (GAC) that is reliable, affordable, and safe. Due to the widespread stigma and discrimination faced by trans persons, the need to scale up GAC services provided by sensitized healthcare personnel across the country is urgent.

This study thus aims to investigate the health care requirements of transgender individuals through the process of seeking general health care and gender affirmative care (GAC). It seeks to uncover the medical, physical and psychological health care needs. The study’s rationale lies in addressing the current research gap regarding the general health care needs and special gender-affirmative care needs of the transgender individuals who have done GAS.

The study is undertaken to develop a comprehensive understanding of the distinct health care needs transgender individuals seeking gender-affirmative care (GAC) have during the pre-surgery, intra- surgery and post-surgery periods, with the goal of improving health care services and outcomes for this population.

Readiness and Understanding of Trans Community Link Workers (CLW) to Perform their Role as a Liaison Between Trans Community and Government System

This research study is being conducted to explore the Community Link Worker Program in Kerala, specifically to understand the roles, responsibilities and skills of community link workers in performing their task of acting as liaisons between the trans community in Kerala and the state government/health system. In addition, the researchers aim to explore any gaps or barriers that may hinder the link workers from completing their tasks, as well as any further training or support they may need to better perform their roles and responsibilities.

Unveiling the Kerala Paradigm: Crafting a Comprehensive State-wide Strategy to Prevent Suicides

The study intends to address and contribute to the development of targeted strategies aimed at addressing the unique issues pertaining to this city. Through a exploration of suicide patterns and underlying factors, the research seeks to provide valuable insights that will aid in the formulation and implementation of effective measures tailored to the distinct challenges of Kerala.