Journal
AIDS AND BEHAVIOR
Volume 21, Issue 12, Pages 3299-3311Publisher
SPRINGER/PLENUM PUBLISHERS
DOI: 10.1007/s10461-017-1768-8
Keywords
Transgender women; HIV infection; Models of care
Funding
- amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research [109071-57-HGMM]
- National Institute of Child Health & Human Development T32 Grant [T32HD049339]
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Transgender women (TW) represent a vulnerable population at increased risk for HIV infection in Peru. A mixed-methods study with 48 TW and 19 healthcare professionals was conducted between January and February 2015 to explore barriers and facilitators to implementing a model of care that integrates HIV services with gender-affirmative medical care (i.e., hormone therapy) in Lima, Peru. Perceived acceptability of the integrated care model was high among TW and healthcare professionals alike. Barriers included stigma, lack of provider training or Peruvian guidelines regarding optimal TW care, and service delivery obstacles (e.g., legal documents, spatial placement of clinics, hours of operation). The hiring of TW staff was identified as a key facilitator for engagement in health care. Working in partnership with local TW and healthcare provider organizations is critical to overcoming existing barriers to successful implementation of an integrated HIV services and gender-affirmative medical care model for this key population in Peru.
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