Ladyboy Abuse -
: Over one-third of those reporting physical assault cited police as the perpetrators .
: Transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals are at a significantly higher risk for child abuse and related long-term trauma . Health and Medical Vulnerabilities
: In a study of Cambodian "ladyboys," 40% reported physical assault and 55% reported being forced to have sex against their wishes within a 12-month period . ladyboy abuse
: Due to limited access to formal healthcare, many use excessive estrogen supplements without medical supervision or undergo invasive, unsafe procedures like subcutaneous silicone injections to achieve a more feminine appearance . Legal and Social Context
Research indicates high levels of victimization among this population, particularly those in the sex trade: : Over one-third of those reporting physical assault
Child abuse victimization among transgender and gender ... - PubMed
: There are high rates of substance use often linked to the stress of sex work or coping with discrimination . : Due to limited access to formal healthcare,
: Many experience systemic abuse such as loss of employment (39%) and denial of housing (20%) .