Filippo Lagi, Claudia Gatteschi, Marta Tilli, Nicoletta Zocco, Angelo Avarello, Sabrina Bellini, Sara Contanessi, Maria Rosa Zigliani, Maria Stagnitta, Lorenzo Mariano, Elena Gazzarri, Laura Belloni, Alessandra Daphne Fisher, Alessandro Bartoloni, Gaetana Sterrantino, Francesca Ierardi
BACKGROUND: An increased risk of contracting HIV infection, suboptimal adherence, and a loss to follow-up have been observed in migrants, particularly if those individuals are transgender or sex workers. A clear picture of the HIV epidemic among migrants is complex due to the lack of specific national data. AIMS: We developed a qualitative study that describes the barriers and facilitators (cultural, social, and personal) in HIV testing and the continuum of care for a group of migrant transgender women who are sex workers...
2024: International journal of transgender health