Post by Ayla on Feb 3, 2016 13:08:48 GMT 8
Transgender and gender non-conforming people have higher risks of contracting HIV than nearly any other group. Trans women of color are particularly vulnerable, with 1 in 2 black trans women and 1 in 5 trans Latinas living with HIV, according to the Transgender Law Center. In a study of 400 participants, TLC's Positively Trans program set out to improve our understanding of people living with HIV in the transgender and non-conforming community. Of the 400 participants, 157 people completed surveys referenced in this slide-show. Respondents's gender break-down is shown above.
www.hivplusmag.com/stigma/2016/2/02/state-hiv-transgender-america-just-how-bad-it
www.hivplusmag.com/stigma/2016/2/02/state-hiv-transgender-america-just-how-bad-it