High levels of non-communicable diseases risk factors among transgenders in Puducherry, South India

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
Manju MadhavanSubitha Lakshminarayanan

Abstract

Identification and documentation of risk factors for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among an 'invisible community' like the transgenders (TGs) will throw light on the prevailing health status of one of the most marginalized populations in India, thereby paving way for initiating measures that would cater to their healthcare needs. To estimate prevalence of risk factors for NCDs among TGs registered in a community-based organization in Puducherry. A cross-sectional descriptive study among adult (≥18 years) TGs in a community-based organization in Puducherry. Data on sociodemographic details, selected risk factors of NCDs-alcohol use, tobacco use, physical inactivity, obesity, unhealthy diet, hypertension, and self-reported diabetes mellitus (DM) were collected using a pre-tested structured questionnaire. Dependence levels on tobacco and/or alcohol were obtained using "Fagerstrom Addiction Scale" and "Alcohol Use Disorder Identification Test" scales, respectively. Data were single entered using EpiData and analyzed using EpiData Analysis. Of the 200 TGs included in the study, mean (SD) age was 30 (8.8) years. Around 47% belonged to upper-lower socioeconomic class. About 90% of the participants had unhealthy dietary practice, 84...Continue Reading

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