From: Factors associated with suicide attempts among Australian transgender adults
Parameter | Number of responses received | Frequency n(%) |
---|---|---|
State of residence | 911 | Â |
 Victoria |  | 282 (31%) |
 New South Wales |  | 195 (21%) |
 Queensland |  | 143 (16%) |
 Western Australia |  | 126 (14%) |
 South Australia |  | 92 (10%) |
 Tasmania |  | 37 (4%) |
 Australian Capital Territory |  | 34 (4%) |
 Northern Territory |  | 2 (< 1%) |
Location of residence (rural status) | 905 | Â |
 Major city areas (Remoteness Area 1) |  | 752 (83%) |
 Inner regional areas (Remoteness Area 2) |  | 122 (13%) |
 Outer regional areas (Remoteness Area 3) |  | 25 (3%) |
 Remote and Very Remote areas (Remoteness Area 4 and Remoteness Area5) |  | 6 (< 1%) |
Age group (years) | 928 | Â |
 18–24 |  | 289 (31%) |
 25–29 |  | 216 (23%) |
 30–39 |  | 193 (21%) |
 40–49 |  | 125 (13%) |
 50–59 |  | 71 (8%) |
 60–69 |  | 30 (3% |
 70–79 |  | 4 (< 1%) |
Presumed sex at birth | 928 | Â |
 Female |  | 520 (56%) |
 Male |  | 403 (43%) |
 Intersex |  | 5 (1%) |
Gender identity | 928 | Â |
 Trans Man/Trans Male/Transmasculine |  | 239 (26%) |
 Trans Woman/Trans Female/Transfeminine |  | 202 (22%) |
 Female |  | 140 (15%) |
 Gender Non-Binary |  | 133 (14%) |
 Male |  | 91 (10%) |
 Gender Queer |  | 41 (4%) |
 Agender |  | 20 (2%) |
 Gender Fluid |  | 19 (2%) |
 Gender Neutral |  | 11 (1%) |
 Intersex |  | 2 (< 1%) |
 Other |  | 30 (3%) |
Employment status | 928 | Â |
 Employed on a full-time basis |  | 274 (30%) |
 Employed on part-time or casual basis |  | 224 (24%) |
 Home duties full time |  | 13 (1%) |
 Student |  | 176 (19%) |
 Retired |  | 20 (2%) |
 Unemployed |  | 177 (19%) |
 Other (freetext) |  | 44 (5%) |
Depression and Anxiety | 914 | Â |
 Depression |  | 663 (73%) |
 Anxiety |  | 613 (67%) |
Discriminationa | 927 | Â |
 Discrimination from employment |  | 304 (33%) |
 Discrimination from accessing healthcare |  | 244 (26%) |
 Discrimination from government services |  | 149 (16%) |
 Discrimination from housing |  | 95 (10%) |
 Verbal Assault |  | 584 (63%) |
 Physical Assault |  | 200 (21%) |
 Domestic violence |  | 133 (14%) |
Difficulty accessing hormonal treatmenta | 905 | Â |
 None |  | 372 (41%) |
 Pathway to accessing hormones was too difficult |  | 284 (31%) |
 Unable to find a doctor to prescribe |  | 148 (16%) |
 Financial costs of prescriptions |  | 124 (14%) |
 Financial costs of doctors appointments |  | 156 (17%) |
 Other (specify) |  | 100 (11%) |
Member of Trans Peer Support Groups | 860 | Â |
 Yes |  | 689 (80%) |
 No |  | 153 (18%) |
 Unsure/Prefer not to say |  | 18 (2%) |