Non-uptake of HIV testing among trans men and trans women: cross-sectional study of client records from 2017 to 2019 in a community-based transgender health center in Metro Manila, Philippines

Non-uptake of HIV testing among trans men and trans women: cross-sectional study of client records from 2017 to 2019 in a community-based transgender health center in Metro Manila, Philippines

Abstract Background Transgender individuals are considered at high risk of contracting HIV infection. Integrating HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services into current transgender health programs is necessary to increase its uptake. Our study aimed to describe the characteristics of trans men (TM)...

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Main Authors: Zypher Jude G. Regencia, Aisia V. Castelo, Patrick C. Eustaquio, Yanyan S. Araña, John Oliver L. Corciega, John Danvic T. Rosadiño, Ronivin G. Pagtakhan, Emmanuel S. Baja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Community-based health center
Gender identity
Non-uptake of HIV testing and counseling (HTC) services
Philippines
Trans men (TM)
Trans women (TW)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14158-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-022-14158-w

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