#usts

When it comes to healthcare, trans men are among the most likely to avoid care because of mistreatment and were among the highest to have negative experiences with healthcare providers.

When it comes to hormone and transition related surgery denials, trans men are among the highest.

Presented without comment. (And acknowledging this is not separated by gender and those other than trans men are included in this bit)

Early insights from the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey are out now. Explore the results today: ustranssurvey.org

Hopefully you’ve all heard about the 2022 US Trans Survey by now. Well guess what, they extended the deadline to December 5th! If you haven’t had a chance to take it yet, you can go take it here.

If you don’t know what it is, here’s a little excerpt from their site, and you can find even more info at the links at the end of this post.

This is our time:  Be heard, Be counted.

The U.S. Trans Survey is the largest survey of trans people, by trans people, in the United States. The USTS documents the lives and experiences of trans and nonbinary people ages 16+ in the U.S. and U.S. territories.

USTS reports have been a vital resource, including the reports on the experiences of people of color and reports by state. In 2015, nearly 28,000 people took the USTS. A lot has happened since then – and it’s time to conduct the USTS again in 2022.

Help us continue to be the largest, most diverse sample across all identities. Please spread the word to ensure that people of color, older people, those who live in rural areas, immigrants, Spanish speakers, those who are HIV+, and others hear about the survey. More than ever, it's important to ensure that trans voices will shape the future.  

The survey is 100% anonymous, and even then, any potentially identifying answers given in the survey are further anonymize when the results of the research are used:

Your survey response will be anonymous and you will not be asked to personally identify yourself. If you provide any information that could be used to personally identify you, the research team will take precautions to maintain the confidentiality of your responses and minimize any risk to your privacy. Results of this research study that are written in published form will not name you or identify you as a participant. If we quote from your written responses in the survey, we will not include any information in the quote that could be used to identify you.

The third page of the survey is a thorough overview of the study, its purpose, and how the information given will be used, so if you’re at all worried about participating, please take a moment to read through that! It should hopefully address your concerns!

This is the best way for the whole trans community of the United States to make sure we are seen, counted, and have our daily lived experiences recorded for use in public policy, health, research, and advocacy. It’s even more imperative that the survey reach our brethren who might not otherwise have a chance to talk about themselves, so please make sure to spread the word however you can.

Remember, the deadline to complete the survey is now December 5th, 2022!

A couple important questions addressed in their FAQ:

Who can take the USTS? •   The USTS is for all trans people ages 16 years and older, including binary and nonbinary trans identities, living in the United States, a U.S. territory, or on a U.S. military base. The 2015 survey included 27,715 respondents from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and several U.S. territories and military bases overseas. The survey is open to trans people at any stage of their lives, journey, or transition.

I’m nonbinary but don’t identify as trans. Can I take the survey? •   The U.S. Transgender Survey documents the experiences of trans people, which it defines as anyone who identifies with a different gender than they were assigned at birth. That includes nonbinary people. We aim to be as inclusive as possible about what it means to be trans, and we welcome nonbinary people and others who identify with a different gender than they were assigned at birth to take the survey.

Do participants have to be currently “out” and living as trans and/or nonbinary to take the survey? •   No, you don’t have to be currently out or living as trans or nonbinary. The survey is open to trans people at any stage of their lives, journey, or transition.

How long does it take to complete the USTS? •   The time required to take the survey may vary, but we encourage participants to set aside at least 60 minutes to take the survey.

What languages are the USTS available in? •   The USTS is available in English and Spanish.

Is the USTS accessible to people with disabilities? •   The survey is accessible to people with physical, sensory, and cognitive disabilities consistent with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act.  The USTS is accessible for screen reader technology to assist people that are visually impaired. Please contact [email protected] with additional questions about accessibility.

Some useful links below:

The 2022 US Trans Survey home page: https://www.ustranssurvey.org/

Direct link to the 2022 USTS: https://ustranssurvey.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7OgBLyKfF9wuSnc

About the USTS: https://www.ustranssurvey.org/about

USTS FAQ: https://www.ustranssurvey.org/faq

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Hello, all!

Are you transgender and/or nonbinary, 16 years or older and live in the Unites States of America? If so, you qualify to take the 2022 U.S. Trans Survey (USTS). The 2022 USTS is currently live and will be open until Nov. 21st.

This survey extensively documents demographic information and the lives of transgender and nonbinary individuals on topics such as education, employment, family life, health, housing, prisons and interactions with the police. The purpose of collecting this information is for the sake of research into the lives of trans people, to serve as a benchmark for comparison to the general population and to aid education efforts and advocacy.

Please consider participating in this survey. To date, it is the largest survey of this nature. It takes approximately 30 to 90 minutes to complete. The USTS is available in both English and Spanish, is consistent with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and is compatible with screen reader technology.