Disforia de género y suicidio en tiempos de crisis sanitaria.

Abstract

This study seeks to verify the presence of suicidal risk in people with gender dysphoria during the COVID-19 health crisis. From a qualitative approach, a semi-structured interview was conducted with a transgender person in the city of Machala. The presence of anxiety-depressive symptoms, suicidal ideation and autolytic acts that increased during the health crisis were identified through the review of a case analysis of a young transgender. Patients with gender dysphoria have a wilde risk of comorbidity with attempts suicidal. Based on the application of this research, subsequent standardized protocols aimed at health professionals will be carried out, focused on the need for guidance, support and risk assessment that these people require. In fact, a collaborative and multidisciplinary approach can help to care for these vulnerable people who belong to minority groups and avoid adverse outcomes.