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.

: Fear of mistreatment by medical staff or a lack of trans-competent providers prevents many individuals from seeking regular testing and preventative care.

: Widespread transphobia often leads to exclusion from traditional employment, family rejection, and housing instability.

: Globally, transgender women are estimated to be up to 66 times more likely to be living with HIV than the general adult population.

: The CDC estimates that around 4 in 10 transgender women in the United States are living with HIV.

The term used in your query is considered a derogatory slur in many contexts. The medically and socially accepted terminology is or transfeminine individuals . 📊 The Reality of HIV in the Transgender Community

: 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