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Scientific evidence supports that gender-diverse minorities face higher stress levels than the general population; however, studies on resiliency to cope with this detrimental scenario are scarce. The objectives of this study were to describe the meaning of trans and non-binary (TEnby) resiliency among a group of participants; to construct a definition of TEnby resiliency sensible to the context of Puerto Rico through participants' voices; and, to explore internal and external resources that enhance TEnby resiliency, as presented in participants' understanding of the concept. To do this, we conducted a cross-sectional exploratory qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with three TEnby residents of Puerto Rico who were recruited by availability. We used content analysis from a grounded theory framework, along with investigator triangulation and category saturation. Preliminary results were divided into four categories: Coping with adversity (aim 1); Survival (aim 2); Internal Resources (aim 3) and Context (aim 3). We discussed how participants' understanding of TEnby resiliency and their definition appear to be a stress buffer (aims 1-2) and described resources that affect how they or others cope with adversity and survive (aim 3). Resistance to using the word "resiliency" is also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Latinx trans and non-binary individuals (LTNB) face increased cancer-related health disparities. Studies evidence how barriers at the individual, provider and organizational levels drive cancer disparities among LTNB individuals. These barriers increase the emotional discomfort associated with testing and disengagement from cancer prevention efforts. Moreover, there are no guidelines or interventions that address cancer prevention specifically among LTNB individuals. There is a need to develop interventions informed by the LTNB communities to promote cancer prevention and screening. The study aims to describe the recommendations provided by LTNB individuals to foster cancer screening and prevention in the communities residing in Puerto Rico and Florida. We conducted two online focus groups with a total of 15 LTNB participants. Participants were recruited using non-probabilistic purposive sampling. We used rapid-qualitative analysis for data interpretation. Findings are gathered in three main themes: (1) recommendations for promoting cancer prevention screening among providers; (2) specific recommendations to promote cancer screening among LTBN individuals; and (3) recommendations on delivery formats to foster cancer prevention. These results evidence the need and feasibility of developing community informed tailored interventions targeting cancer screening and preventative care to reduce cancer-related health disparities among the LTNB population.