A recent review of 29 US studies show Male to Female (MtFs) transgender people have been greatly impacted by the HIV epidemic. In four of the studies, 27.7% of MtFs tested HIV+, compared to 11.8% who self-reported HIV+ in the remaining 25 studies. This suggests that many MtFs may not be aware of their HIV status. In this review, a large percentage of MtFs reported engaging in high risk sexual activity, multiple casual partners, and sex work.
Herbst JH,Jacobs ED, Finlayson TJ, et al. Estimating HIV prevalence and risk behaviors of transgender persons in the United States: A systematic review. AIDS and Behavior. 2008;12:1-17.
The T-House program serves the transgender community with linkage to culturally competent HIV/AIDS medical care services.
