Cinsiyet Hoşnutsuzluğu Belirtileri Gösteren Çocuklarda Demografik ve Klinik Özellikler: Bir Türkiye Örneklemi

Objective: In this study, we aim to describe the demographic and clinical characteristics psychological functioning of children with gender dysphoria (GD) symptoms aged between 3-12 years. Material Methods: The study group included 20 (17 males, 3 females; mean age 6.63±2.43 years) GD symptoms. A sociodemographic data form was used collect regards characteristics, pre- peri-and postnatal features. Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is assess behavioral emotional problems in child. Results: boy/girl ratio 5.66. at onset gender-nonconforming behaviors 2.85±1.17 years admission our clinic 5.82±2.27 20% mothers reported a preference for an opposite-sex child prior conception; % prenatal stress, had 25% depressive There risk miscarriage 10% were born prematurely. 55% sample exceeded threshold internalizing 40% externalizing CBCL ratings. Conclusion: more prepubertal boys than girls referred referral younger compared western countries. addition, findings indicate that have poorer possibly due social intolerance cross-gender and/or interests alongside per se.