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: Many individuals prioritize access to gender-affirming hormone therapy over HIV care due to immediate psychological needs. Delivering HIV Prevention and Care to Transgender People
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , transgender individuals account for a significant portion of new HIV diagnoses relative to their population size.
The elevated rates of HIV in this community are driven by a network of interlocking social and structural challenges: