: Trans individuals frequently face significant health disparities and barriers to culturally competent care [2, 3, 11].

The trans community is a "collectivist" community, often relying on internal mutual aid and shared values to navigate systemic hurdles [5].

The transgender community faces disproportionately high rates of violence, suicide attempts, and homelessness. According to the Human Rights Campaign, 2023 was the deadliest year on record for transgender and gender-nonconforming people in the U.S., with most victims being Black and Latina trans women.

: Annual observances like Transgender Day of Visibility (March 31) and Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20) serve to both celebrate life and mourn those lost to violence [1, 18].

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