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What Are Male-to-Female Transgender Persons' (MtF) HIV Prevention Needs?

This information sheet discusses the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) prevention needs of male-to-female transgender persons (MtFs). It explains what being transgender means, whether HIV is a concern, who are partners of MtFs, how challenges are addressed, the risks posed to MtFs for HIV transmission, and what is currently being done and what still needs to be done to promote HIV prevention among MtFs.
Audiences:
LGBT Populations
Professional Organizations
Author:
Keatley, J.; Bockting, W.
Focus Area:
HIV and AIDS
Topics/Subjects:
Prevention
Subjects:
High Risk Behaviors
LGBTQ
Publication Date:
2008
Format:
Information Sheet
2 p.: b&w.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
34753