Researchers aim to modify fragmented health care system to reduce HIV incidence among trans women

(University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) There are an estimated one-million transgender adults living in the US and an estimated 14% of transgender women are living with HIV. Researchers at UTHealth are studying if a combination intervention that combines HIV prevention services and hormonal therapy, supported by peer health navigation, will reduce HIV acquisition among this patient population.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news