Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Transgender Women of Lima, Peru: Results from a Sero-Epidemiologic Study Using Respondent Driven Sampling

Silva-Santisteban, Alfonso; Raymond, H. Fisher; Salazar, Ximena; Villayzán, J E García; León, Segundo R.; McFarland, Willi; Caceres, Carlos F.

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“…4,7,14,15 We also found that number of partners in the last month was associated with a higher risk of having HIV, similar to other studies. 7,14 No significant associations were found with sexual work, living in a house or ever had lived in the street but our low sample size could explain lack of significance in some of these variables.…”

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HIV prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, and sexual behaviors among transwomen in Mexico City

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Objective. To present results from HIV testing, knowledge of HIV status and socioeconomic factors associated with the probability of having a HIV positive result among transwomen (TW) in Mexico. Materials and methods. In 2012, we conducted an HIV seroprevalence survey to 585 TW in Mexico City in three strata: gathering places, the Condesa HIV Clinic and in four detention centers. We estimated the prevalence of HIV in each strata and applied a probit model to the overall sample to analyze factors associated with the probability of a HIV positive result. Results. The prevalence of HIV was 19.8% in meeting places; 31.9% in detention centers and 64% among the participants of the clinic. Age, low education and number of sexual partners was positively associated with HIV. Conclusions. Results from the study provide relevant information to design HIV prevention interventions tailored to the needs of the TW population.

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HIV prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, and sexual behaviors among transwomen in Mexico City

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“…13 These include gender abuse, such as verbal assaults or physical abuse, 11,22 intimate partner violence, 45 and physical or sexual assaults (38%-50%) that might be frequently targeted toward transgender women. 10,11,22 Other factors include a high prevalence sex work as a main economic activity (64%-67%) in samples of transgender women, 45,46 and a high prevalence of sexual risk behaviors among this population. Past studies also found that transgender women are more likely to report unstable housing and low income than transgender men.…”

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Stigmatization and Mental Health in a Diverse Sample of Transgender Women

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Purpose: Previous research indicates elevated risk for psychological distress in sexual and gender minority populations, and some research suggests that stigma contributes to elevated psychological distress among members of these groups. This study examined the hypothesis that exposure to transgender-related stigma (TRS) is associated with both higher levels of depression and anxiety among transgender women. Methods: We analyzed data from a diverse sample of 191 adult transgender women living or working in the San Francisco Bay area who were recruited using purposive sampling methods to participate in a cross-sectional survey, which included measures of stigmatization, depression, and anxiety. Results: Higher levels of exposure to TRS were independently associated with higher levels of depression (b = 0.31, P < .001) and anxiety (b = 39, P < .001), adjusting for self-reported health and sociodemographic covariates. Associations between stigmatization, depression, and anxiety were not moderated by participants' age or race/ethnicity. Conclusion: Findings suggest a need for counseling interventions to address the role of stigmatization as a factor potentially contributing to psychological distress among transgender women. This research further highlights the need to develop a stronger evidence base on effective counseling approaches to improve the mental health of transgender women.

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“…Research focusing on HIV risk among transgender people worldwide has shown that these populations often have high HIV prevalence rates, and increased risk of HIV transmission (De Santis 2009;Nuttbrock, Hwahng, Bockting, Rosenblum, Mason, Macri, et al 2009;Silva-Santisteban, Raymond, Salazar, Villayzan, Leon, McFarland, et al 2011). This research has mainly focused on transgender women, but Stephens, Bernstein and Philip (2010), in a study in San Francisco, USA, found no difference in rates of sexually transmitted infections and HIV between transgender men and transgender women.…”

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Transgender in Africa: Invisible, inaccessible, or ignored?

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SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS

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Transgender people are an important key population for HIV risk globally, and several studies have found HIV prevalence rates in transgender populations that are significantly higher than those among other key populations such as men who have sex with men (MSM). There is a lack of research on transgender populations in Africa, and at present, there is almost no data available on HIV prevalence and risk among transgender people on the continent. It is possible that the invisibility of transgender people in epidemiological data from Africa is related to the criminalisation of same-sex behaviour in many countries and the subsequent fear of negative repercussions from participation in research. Alternatively, transgender people may be being overlooked in research due to confusion among researchers about how to ask questions about gender identity. It is also possible that transgender populations have simply been ignored in research to date. Without research on transgender-specific HIV prevalence and risk, it is very difficult to know what interventions and services are needed for this risk population. Therefore, it is important that researchers, governments, Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) and donor organisations begin to pay explicit attention to transgender people in their HIV-related research and programmes in Africa. Keywords: transgender, Africa, HIV/AIDS RésuméLes personnes transsexuelles son tune population clé importante pour le risque au VIH à l'échelle mondiale, et plusieurs études ont montré que les taux de prévalence du VIH au sein des populations transsexuelles étaient significativement plus élevés que ceux parmi les autres populations clés comme les hommes ayant des rapports sexuels avec les hommes (HSH). Il y a une carence dans le domaine de recherche sur les populations transsexuelles en Afrique, et présentement il n'y a presque pas de données disponibles sur la prévalence et le risque relatifs au VIH au sein de la population transsexuelle sur le continent. Il est possible que l'invisibilité de la population transsexuelle dans les données épidémiologiques provenant de l'Afrique soit liée à la criminalisation répandue des comportements homosexuels dans beaucoup de pays et la peur des répercussions négatives consécutives à la participation aux activités liées aux pratiques homosexuels. Alternativement, la population transsexuelle pourrait être en train d'être négligée dans la recherche en raison de la confusion parmi les chercheurs sur la manière de poser les questions sur l'identité sexuelle. Il est aussi possible que les populations transsexuelles aient simplement été ignorées dans les recherches jusqu'à présent. Sans la recherche sur le risque et la prévalence spécifique chez les transsexuels, il est très difficile de connaître quelles interventions et quels services sont nécessaires pour cette population à risque. Il est donc important que les chercheurs, les gouvernements, les ONGs et les organisations donatrices commencent à prêter une attention particulière à la population transsexu...

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Understanding the HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Transgender Women of Lima, Peru: Results from a Sero-Epidemiologic Study Using Respondent Driven Sampling

Cited by 201 publications

References 47 publications

HIV prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, and sexual behaviors among transwomen in Mexico City

HIV prevalence, sociodemographic characteristics, and sexual behaviors among transwomen in Mexico City

Stigmatization and Mental Health in a Diverse Sample of Transgender Women

Transgender in Africa: Invisible, inaccessible, or ignored?

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