Transgender Persons

Transgender persons are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. There is limited literature to speak to prevention efforts geared toward this group.

The 2009 HIV prevention literature survey came up with the following documents pertaining to transgender persons:

  

 

Nemoto, T., Sausa, L. A., Operario, D., & Keatley, J. (2006). Need for HIV/AIDS Education and Intervention for MTF Transgenders: Responding to the Challenge. Journal of Homosexuality 51(1), 183-202.

Operario, D., Soma, T., & Underhill, K. (2008). Sex work and HIV status among transgender women: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, 48(1), 97-103.

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