Influences on decision-making for gender-affirming surgery in adolescents: A scoping review of family, religion, and healthcare provider factors - 08/03/25
Doi : 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2025.116200
Joshua E. Lewis a, Amani R. Patterson a, Maame A. Effirim b, Victoria A. Cuello a, Philong Nguyen a, Manav Patel a, Shawn Lim a, Wei-Chen Lee c, ⁎ 
a John Sealy School of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
b John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Houston, Houston, TX, USA
c Department of Family Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, USA
⁎Corresponding author.
Highlights |
• | Parental support is key in adolescent GAS decision-making. |
• | Religious beliefs often present barriers to GAS decisions. |
• | Healthcare providers play a vital role in reducing pre-surgery anxiety. |
• | Sibling dynamics and non-Western religious contexts are understudied. |
• | Family-centered interventions improve GAS decision-making in adolescents. |
Keywords : Gender-affirming surgery, Adolescent decision-making, Family influence, Religious beliefs, Healthcare provider counseling
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