: Organizations like the Transgender Law Center and local LGBTQ+ centers provide advocacy and legal support.
: Medication taken after a potential exposure to prevent infection.
: For those living with HIV, ART can reduce the viral load to "undetectable" levels. The concept of U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) confirms that individuals with an undetectable viral load cannot sexually transmit the virus to others.
Transgender women, particularly those of color, face a disproportionately high risk of HIV infection globally. According to the World Health Organization , transgender people are to be living with HIV than other adults of reproductive age. These disparities are often rooted in:
: A daily pill or periodic injection that significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV for HIV-negative individuals.
Improving health outcomes requires addressing the "whole person" through community-led initiatives:
: Connecting with others who share similar lived experiences can reduce the isolation and mental health burdens associated with HIV stigma.
