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Specifically, it aimed to identify their needs, challenges, and preferences in accessing and using digital educational resources to enhance their knowledge and competence in providing inclusive and effective care for this population.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Methods<\/jats:title>\n A qualitative research approach was used in this study. In total, 15 health care professionals were recruited via convenience sampling to participate in semistructured interviews. Thematic analysis was applied to identify recurring codes and themes.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The study identified several themes and subthemes related to gender diversity awareness, inclusive communication and understanding the needs of TNBI individuals, societal and structural challenges, regulatory gaps in training and support infrastructure, education and training needs for health care professionals on TNBI care, educational resources and training tools for TNBI care, challenges and design considerations for eHealth tools integrations, and evaluating eHealth impact. Participants identified communication barriers, the need for health care providers to use inclusive language, and gaps in both health care system infrastructure and specialized training for gender-affirming care. In addition, participants expressed a need for comprehensive education on transgender and nonbinary health issues, resources for mental health professionals, user-friendly design, and accessibility features in eHealth tools.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n The study revealed substantial deficiencies in health care professionals\u2019 knowledge of gender diversity, cultural competency, and the importance of inclusive communication. Addressing the identified barriers and challenges through targeted interventions, such as providing training and support for health care professionals, investing in user-friendly design and data security, and promoting cultural competence in TNBI health care, is essential. 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