P-2090. Exploring Unmet Healthcare Needs among Foreign-born and US-born Transgender Women by HIV Status in the United States in 2019-2020

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Authors: Patrick Castillo Eustaquio, Evelyn Olansky, Susan Cha
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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

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Journal / source
Open Forum Infectious Diseases
Volume
13
Issue
Supplement_1
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN