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Hiv Prevention Barriers in Transgender Women: A Qualitative Study Publisher



Eftekhar M1 ; Mostafavi E2 ; Gouya MM3 ; Fahimfar N4, 5 ; Sedaghat A3 ; Shoghi M6 ; Ranjbar H1
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Source: Journal of Gay and Lesbian Social Services Published:2020


Abstract

Sexual contact is still one of the most important routes of HIV transmission. The aim of this study was identify the factors that underlie the higher prevalence of high-risk sexual behaviors in a sample of transgender women in Iran. The qualitative study used face-to-face, semi-structured, in-depth interviews in a sample of 15 transgender women. Our participants used sexual practices as a way to be approved/accepted as a woman. Using sex for this purpose led them to engage in high-risk sexual relationships. It is essential to consider these issues in consulting and education about high-risk behaviors. © 2019, © 2019 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
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