Because of the high burden of HIV among Black and Hispanic transgender women, a better understanding of the specific barriers to PrEP uptake and adherence in these women is needed, according to the researchers.
Connecting young Black MSM and transgender women to the best test option, given preferences for specific characteristics, may support more and more consistent HIV testing.
Transgender individuals with certain characteristics, including a history of incarceration and self-referral, have more HIV tests.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, alcoholism and drug abuse in transgender women with HIV was reduced with a 12 week cognitive-behavioral therapy program.
Dr Sara Gianella talks with Brooke Sullivan, a transgender woman and HIV activist, about ways to improve transgender individuals’ involvement in HIV research.
Dr Sara Gianella talks with Dr Sheldon Morris, from the University of California San Diego AntiViral Research Center about an upcoming PrEP study in transgender people, including understanding HIV prevention in this population, uptake of PrEP, and adherence to treatment.
Different HIV transmission dynamics are emerging, and the role of race/ethnicity and partnering patterns in the epidemic is becoming more apparent.
Addressing HIV-related stigma, burden of disclosure, and privacy issues is key to optimizing care in patients with HIV.
