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Newest firstTransgender women and travestis (TWT) experience high rates of sexual violence and substance use, but few studies explore drug use specifically before or during sex. As such, this study investigated the association between lifetime sexual abuse and drug use before or during sex among TWT in Brazil. TransOdara was a cross-sectional study conducted in five Brazilian cities using respondent-driven sampling from 2019…
Open article record in new tab ↗Previous research on the influence of substance use on PrEP uptake and adherence among transgender women has either relied on cross-sectional analyses or on combined samples of cisgender men who have sex with men and a much smaller subsample of transgender women. To the best of our knowledge, no longitudinal study has examined the relationship of substance use and PrEP use/adherence among young transgender women a…
Open article record in new tab ↗Though significant research highlights higher rates of mental ill-health and substance use among trans, non-binary and gender diverse (henceforth 'trans') young people, little research has considered patterns, contextual characteristics, and correlates of co-occurring experiences of mental ill-health and substance use among trans young people. Using data from the Trans Pathways study, we used prevalence ratios and…
Travestis and transgender women in Brazil face a disproportionate burden of mental health conditions, exacerbated by structural discrimination, violence, and social exclusion. This narrative review synthesizes evidence on the prevalence of depression, anxiety, suicidality, and substance use among travestis and transgender women in Brazil, and examines intersecting social and health disparities. We searched PubMed,…
ObjectiveThis systematic review aimed to systematically map the evidence and identify the knowledge gaps in the universal HPV vaccine coverage in high income countries. MethodsAn electronic search of the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Google Scholar, and official websites was carried out for articles reporting the HPV vaccination coverage in high income countries. The data was analysed systematically based on the updated…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Illicit drug use is a significant public health problem. Studies have shown a high prevalence of cocaine and cannabis use in transgender women (TGW). Objective To describe the consumption patterns of cannabis and cocaine/crack use and variables associated with their use in TGW in Central Brazil. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted on TGW in Goiás, Brazil. Participants were recruited using a…
BackgroundTrans women face tremendous social inequities as well as disproportionate rates of HIV and substance use, yet disaggregated substance use data specific to trans women remain limited.MethodsWe conducted a secondary analysis of baseline data from the Trans*National Study (2016–2017) surveying trans women in the San Francisco Bay Area (n = 629). Multivariable logistic regression was used to analyze socio-de…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This paper presents an analysis of 32 narratives written by patients waiting for assessment at a transgender health clinic (THC) in England. Narratives are autobiographical free texts, designed to allow patients to describe in their own words their experiences of their gender identity and/or transition prior to a clinic appointment, as part of the assessment process. Objective Narratives were analysed t…
This study investigates the needs and concerns transgender (short: trans) individuals have concerning trans healthcare (THC) in interdisciplinary THC centres. Trans individuals' gender does not (fully/constantly) match their sex assigned at birth. To be able to live in their gender role and to prevent or minimise gender dysphoria, they might require a multidisciplinary set of transition related healthcare services…
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