Adolescent Disparities in Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences by Gender Identity

Adolescent Disparities in Exposure to Adverse Childhood Experiences by Gender Identity, in JAMA Pediatrics

key takeaway: "Transgender and gender-questioning adolescents faced higher exposure to ACEs compared with cisgender peers, with most facing emotional and physical abuse, 1 in 5 facing sexual abuse, and 4 of 5 experiencing multiple ACEs. Transgender and gender-questioning youth likely face elevated abuse due to transphobic beliefs and behaviors from parents and other adults, discrimination that constitutes a gender-specific minority stressor with potential repercussions for adolescents’ mental and physical health."