153.
It is important for the healthcare services to be non-discriminatory towards
the transgender person. In addition, health care professionals need to treat
transgender persons with sensitivity and care including not to ask unnecessary
questions or show biasness.
154.
In the study, there were 98 respondents that had accessed healthcare services
(e.g. clinic, hospital, etc.) in Malaysia. The remaining 2 respondents, one
had cited that preferred not to access the service and another one had not
accessed healthcare services in Malaysia.
155.
The reasons and frequency of 98 respondents that seek for healthcare services
in Malaysia is listed as below:
TW
TM
Intersex
Table 21: Reason for seeking healthcare services
Number
66
26
2
Percentage
95.7%
89.7%
100.0%
Number
63
25
2
Percentage
91.3%
86.2%
100.0%
Number
55
21
2
Percentage
79.7%
72.4%
100.0%
Number
58
16
0
Percentage
84.1%
55.2%
0.0%
Number
28
17
1
Percentage
40.6%
58.6%
50.0%
Number
33
7
1
Percentage
47.8%
24.1%
50.0%
Number
12
11
1
Percentage
17.4%
37.9%
50.0%
Item
1. To seek treatment for
health concerns, (e.g. flu,
fever, cough, etc.)
2. General medical check
up (e.g. employment
purposes, general health)
3. To seek for dental care
services
4. To get medical tests (e.g.
STI, HIV, TB, etc.)
5. To seek trans specific
healthcare needs (e.g.
hormone therapy, blood
check ups)
6. To seek treatment for ongoing health conditions
(e.g. heart condition,
dialysis, HIV status)
7. To seek remedy for
mental health issues (e.g.
depression, anxiety, stress,
etc.)
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