Simeon Emerson D, Sparks Joshua R
Reproductive Endocrinology and Women's Health Laboratory, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA, USA (EDS).
Expeditionary Cognitive Sciences Research Group, Department of Warfighter Performance, Naval Health Research Center, Leidos Inc. (Contract), San Diego, CA, USA (JRS).
Am J Lifestyle Med. 2025 May 10:15598276251340943. doi: 10.1177/15598276251340943.
Environmental and social barriers in spaces designed to foster physical activity and exercise (PA&E) engagement can cause transgender individuals to feel unsafe or excluded. These can include fitness facilities and changing rooms, as examples, predominantly due to a lack of inclusivity. This stems from inadequate resources and education among PA&E professionals, facilities and staff, and healthcare providers. Unique considerations for transgender individuals helps create more safe and inclusive opportunities for health promoting engagement in PA&E. In this perspective the authors aim to provide context and guidance to enhance PA&E consideration for inclusion in this marginalized community. Collectively, this proactive approach ensures equal access to PA&E and fosters a supportive environment for transgender individuals.
旨在促进身体活动和锻炼(PA&E)参与的空间中的环境和社会障碍,可能会使跨性别者感到不安全或被排斥。例如,健身设施和更衣室就存在此类问题,这主要是由于缺乏包容性所致。这源于PA&E专业人员、设施与工作人员以及医疗服务提供者资源不足和教育欠缺。对跨性别者的特殊考量有助于创造更安全、更具包容性的机会,以促进他们参与健康的PA&E活动。从这个角度出发,作者旨在提供背景信息和指导,以加强对PA&E的考量,使其能够纳入这个边缘化群体。总体而言,这种积极主动的方法可确保跨性别者平等获得PA&E机会,并为他们营造一个支持性的环境。