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ea0073aep412 | General Endocrinology | ECE2021

Psychological Impact of COVID-19 national lockdown meAsures on tRansgenDer people in Italy: The PICARD study

Ferrigno Rosario , Fattoruso Mariagrazia , Veneri Alessandra Delli , Cuccurullo Alessia , Falanga Daniela Lourdes , Amodeo Anna Lisa , Angelis Cristina De , Garifalos Francesco , Menafra Davide , Zarrilli Stefano , Iasevoli Felice , Vitelli Roberto , Colao Annamaria , Pivonello Rosario

During 2020 spring, national lockdown was adopted in Italy to prevent COVID-19 pandemic spread. Restrictive measures, including lockdowns, were associated with impaired psychological outcome, mainly increased perceived stress and anxiety, in general population. As transgender people (T*) are associated with higher prevalence of perceived stress, anxiety, and depression, higher psychological vulnerability during lockdowns cannot be excluded. The aim of the PICARD study was the ...