Perception of transition to old age and health of a transgender older adult woman

Authors

  • Angelo Giovanny Torres De León Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México
  • Isai Arturo Medina Fernández Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México
  • Ana Laura Carrillo Cervantes Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México
  • Reyna Torres Obregón Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.41.01.407.159

Keywords:

Elderly, aging, transsexuality, case study

Abstract

Objective: To analyze the lived experience of the transition to old age and the health of a transsexual older adult.  

Methodology: A case study with a qualitative approach under a phenomenological analysis, applying an in-depth interview to an older adult who self-identifies as transsexual, the data were analyzed, based on what was proposed by Tylor-Bogdan. Results: The participant is 64 years old, she is a lesbian woman, married to another woman, has a doctorate level of education, and works as a teacher. Another of the characteristics noted is that she defines herself as a feminist, binary, mestizo, non-Catholic woman. Three categories were found: Awareness of being a trans woman, perceived changes in comprehensive health before and after the transition, as well as the conditions of the transition.  

Conclusions: Positive and negative perceptions are reflected in the transition to old age and health health systems and services must be updated to provide dignified care, with respect and empathy, taking into account their gender ideology. 

Author Biographies

Angelo Giovanny Torres De León, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México

Licenciado en Enfermería, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. angelo.torres@uadec.edu.mx. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1895-8845 

Isai Arturo Medina Fernández, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México

Doctor en Salud Pública, Universidad Contemporánea de las Américas. Profesor e investigador, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. isai-medina@uadec.edu.mx. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2845-4648

Ana Laura Carrillo Cervantes , Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México

Doctora en Ciencias de Enfermería, Universidad de Guanajuato. Profesora e investigadora, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. anacarrillo@uadec.edu.mx. https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2920-4675

Reyna Torres Obregón, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila, México

Doctora en Ciencias de Enfermería, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. Profesora e investigadora, Universidad Autónoma de Coahuila. reyna.torres@uadec.edu.mx https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3546-6970 

Published

2025-04-01

How to Cite

Torres De León, A. G. ., Medina Fernández, I. A., Carrillo Cervantes , A. L., & Torres Obregón, R. (2025). Perception of transition to old age and health of a transgender older adult woman . SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL SALUD UNINORTE, 41(1), 167–178. https://doi.org/10.14482/sun.41.01.407.159

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