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A retrospective study of epidemiological and clinical aspects of 28 transsexual patients

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This descriptive study of 28 transsexual patients reports on prevalence, age, marital status, sex, occupation, religion, referral agent, and age of onset of transsexualism. Other aspects include cross-dressing, homosexual activity, personal and family history of psychiatric illness, and childparent relationships. These variables are correlated with a view toward understanding epidemiological and clinical issues.

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  1. Department of Mental Health, Queen's University of Belfast and Belfast City Hospital, 68 Fitzwilliam Street, BT9 7AB, Belfast, Northern Ireland

    Ethna C. O'Gorman M.D.

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O'Gorman, E.C. A retrospective study of epidemiological and clinical aspects of 28 transsexual patients. Arch Sex Behav 11, 231–236 (1982). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01544991

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