Transgender identity and psychiatric care in Italian prisons: a thematic analysis of systemic gaps and institutional challenges

Transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals face high levels of stigma, discrimination, and psychological distress, which are amplified in carceral settings. Italian prisons have introduced specialized sections for TGD inmates; however, limited empirical evidence exists on their function and th...

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Published in:Frontiers in psychiatry 2026-02, Vol.17, p.1737418
Main Authors: Meneguzzo, Paolo, Zuccaretti, Daniele, Obici, Matilde, Cristoforetti, Marco, Scala, Alberto, Bonato, Marina, Miscioscia, Marina, Favaro, Angela, Garolla, Andrea
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
gender affirming hormonal therapy (GAHT)
gender diverse
minority stress
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prison
protective house
psychiatric care
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