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February 5, 2026Frontiers in PsychiatryOpen Access

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

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PMPaolo MeneguzzoDZDaniele ZuccarettiMOMatilde Obici

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Overview

Qualitative analysis reveals systemic gaps in psychiatric care for transgender individuals in Italian prisons, highlighting the need for reform.

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify the challenges faced by transgender individuals in psychiatric care within Italian prisons.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with four TGD inmates in specialized prison sections.
  • Utilized routine psychiatric and endocrinological assessments for data collection.
  • Performed a thematic cross-case synthesis to analyze institutional determinants of distress.
  • Identified fluidity in gender identity recognition leading to psychological confusion.
  • Noted tensions among inmates due to varying transition pathways, which caused social conflicts.
  • Highlighted logistical barriers and inadequate staff training hampering access to gender-affirming care.

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Meneguzzo et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69843371f1d9ada3c1fb093ahttps://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1737418
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