Disclosure, comfort, and negative experiences with HIV care providers among transgender women living with HIV in Canada: Findings from a prospective cohort study of women living with HIV in Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transgender (trans) women living with HIV often face barriers to accessing inclusive and comprehensive primary and HIV care.

Objectives

We aimed to (1) describe differences in trans women's disclosure of their trans identity and comfort discussing trans identity and trans-specific healthcare needs, based on physician type, and (2) report on the prevalence of negative trans-specific experiences with HIV physicians and any provider-related factors associated with comfort.

Design

Data of trans participants in the Canadian HIV Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health Cohort Study (CHIWOS) were analyzed across three waves (2013-2018).

Methods

Descriptive statistics explored disclosure of trans identity and comfort discussing trans-specific healthcare needs

SUBMITTER: Kleiner B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12715145 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature