A Gap Between Willingness and Uptake: Findings From Mixed Methods Research on HIV Prevention Among Black and Latina Transgender Women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black and Latina transgender women (BLTW) face significant HIV disparities with estimated HIV prevalence up to 50% and annual incidence rates as high as 2.8 per 100 person-years. However, few studies have evaluated the acceptability and uptake of high-impact HIV prevention interventions among BLTW.

Setting

Data collection took place in Baltimore, MD and Washington, DC from May 2015 to May 2017.

Methods

This mixed methods study included quantitative interviewer-administered surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions. Rapid HIV testing followed each survey. Logistic regression models tested associations between legal gender affirmation (ie, desired name and gender marker on identity documents), transgender pride, history of exchange sex, H

SUBMITTER: Poteat T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7807529 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature