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Trauma-informed care (TIC) has emerged as a critical framework within healthcare and social services, emphasizing the importance of understanding, recognizing, and responding to the effects of trauma on individuals. This approach is particularly relevant in addressing gender-based disparities, as trauma experiences are often closely intertwined with gender, with women, non-binary individuals, and men each facing unique challenges. This abstract explores how TIC can enhance care by addressing the specific trauma needs associated with gender, aiming to reduce retraumatization and support healing. For example, women and gender-diverse individuals disproportionately experience trauma related to sexual violence, while men may encounter stigma when disclosing vulnerability. Effective TIC must, therefore, incorporate gender-responsive strategies, including safe environments, informed consent, and practitioner sensitivity to cultural and societal norms around gender. By integrating these elements, TIC can foster a more inclusive and healing-centered approach to care, ultimately promoting equity in health and well-being across all genders. This review highlights the potential for gender-responsive TIC to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities, encouraging practitioners to adopt practices that are both trauma-aware and gender-sensitive.
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