Service utilization and HIV outcomes among transgender women receiving Ryan White Part A services in New York City.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior research has found evidence of gender disparities in U.S. HIV healthcare access and outcomes. In order to assess potential disparities in our client population, we compared demographics, service needs, service utilization, and HIV care continuum outcomes between transgender women, cisgender women, and cisgender men receiving New York City (NYC) Ryan White Part A (RWPA) services.

Methods

The analysis included HIV-positive clients with an intake assessment between January 2016 and December 2017 in an NYC RWPA services program. We examined four service need areas: food and nutrition, harm reduction, mental health, and housing. Among clients with the documented need, we ascertained whether they received RWPA services targeting that need. To compare HIV outcomes

SUBMITTER: Thomas JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8248705 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature