P-2090. Exploring Unmet Healthcare Needs among Foreign-born and US-born Transgender Women by HIV Status in the United States in 2019-2020
Abstract
Abstract Background The intersection of foreign-born (FB) status and HIV among transgender women (TW) presents public health challenges, especially unmet healthcare needs (UHN). FBTW often encounter barriers like immigration status, language difficulties, and institutional distrust, which may be compounded for those living with HIV. Understanding how FB status and HIV intersect with UHN can guide health equity policies tailored to FBTW.Prevalence of unmet healthcare needs among US-born and foreign-born transgender women by HIV status in 7 U.S. Cities from June 2019 – February 2020Notes: aPR – adjusted prevalence ratios; CI – confidence intervals; * - significant at p
Fields of Study & Subjects
HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
LGBTQ Health
Identity
and Policy
Migration
and Health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Open Forum Infectious Diseases
- Volume
- 13
- Issue
- Supplement_1
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN