A comparative study of transgender women accessing HIV testing via face-to-face and telemedicine services in Chiang Mai, Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic and their risk of being HIV-positive

A comparative study of transgender women accessing HIV testing via face-to-face and telemedicine services in Chiang Mai, Thailand during the COVID-19 pandemic and their risk of being HIV-positive

Abstract Background Due to the restricted availability of health services in Thailand, there are still some transgender women (TGW) who do not have access to HIV counseling and testing. Telehealth, which is accessible to individuals who are reluctant to undergo face-to-face interviewing, played an e...

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Main Authors: Nontiya Homkham, Natthaporn Manojai, Pongpeera Patpeerapong, Rattawit Apiputthipan, Pimwarat Srikummoon, Unyamanee Kummaraka, Phisanu Chiawkhun, Apinut Rankantha, Patrinee Traisathit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV testing
Telemedicine service
Face-to-face service
COVID-19
Transgender women
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17124-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17124-2

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