Prevalence and risk and protective factors associated with HIV-related behavior among transgender people in Hong Kong |
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| Authors: | Yiu Tung Suen Randolph Chun Ho Chan |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Gender Studies Programme, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong;2. suenyiutung@cuhk.edu.hk;4. Department of Special Education and Counselling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Tai Po, Hong Kong |
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| Abstract: | AbstractThis paper presents findings from the first large-scale quantitative study into HIV-related behavior among transgender people in Hong Kong. A survey of 195 transgender people found that only one-third of those who had engaged in sexual behavior in the past 3?months reported consistent condom use. Stable relationships, beliefs in low HIV transmission risk, and condom inaccessibility were cited as reasons for inconsistent condom use. The HIV testing figures were also strikingly low. This study demonstrates an urgent need for addressing HIV issues among transgender people in Hong Kong as there are currently no such specific services. |
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| Keywords: | transgender sexual risk behavior consistent condom use HIV testing Hong Kong |
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