Background An estimated HIV prevalence of 9.2% for all transgender persons nationally with a sign... more Background An estimated HIV prevalence of 9.2% for all transgender persons nationally with a significantly higher prevalence for transgender women at 14.1%. A paucity of published data exists defining the risk of HIV in transgender or non-binary (TGNB) youth of color. The Bronx has the highest incidence of homelessness and the highest unemployment rate in the country, which peaked at 24.6% during COVID19. We assessed SDOH in TGNB youth of color and the impact on their ability to prioritize and access HIV prevention. Methods An assessment of sexually active TGNB youth 14-27 years (N=101) in 2021-2022 was conducted to evaluate potential barriers to HIV prevention by querying the 4 U's: 1) Unemployed 2) Uninsured / Underinsured 3) Unstable housing and 4) substance Use disorder. The assessment also integrated questions about gender affirmation, HIV / STI prevention. Information obtained was used to assess knowledge gaps that affect their understanding of HIV risk. Based on the resul...
Background An estimated HIV prevalence of 9.2% for all transgender persons nationally with a sign... more Background An estimated HIV prevalence of 9.2% for all transgender persons nationally with a significantly higher prevalence for transgender women at 14.1%. A paucity of published data exists defining the risk of HIV in transgender or non-binary (TGNB) youth of color. The Bronx has the highest incidence of homelessness and the highest unemployment rate in the country, which peaked at 24.6% during COVID19. We assessed SDOH in TGNB youth of color and the impact on their ability to prioritize and access HIV prevention. Methods An assessment of sexually active TGNB youth 14-27 years (N=101) in 2021-2022 was conducted to evaluate potential barriers to HIV prevention by querying the 4 U's: 1) Unemployed 2) Uninsured / Underinsured 3) Unstable housing and 4) substance Use disorder. The assessment also integrated questions about gender affirmation, HIV / STI prevention. Information obtained was used to assess knowledge gaps that affect their understanding of HIV risk. Based on the resul...
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