Improving HIV Care Among Transgender Women in Argentina: A Longitudinal Study on HIV-Related Outcomes
In Argentina, transgender women (TW) have the highest HIV prevalence (34%) among key populations, reporting challenges in adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and HIV care. Physician-delivered motivational interviewing (MI) was examined for its impact on HIV-related outcomes. Multilevel models found an increase in patient–provider communication, self-reported ART adherence, and HIV-related outcomes over 24 months in 41 TW re-engaged in HIV care. About one-third (37%) of participants were retained in care at 24 months, and 55% achieved viral suppression at follow-up. Data supporting a link between MI and these improvements are inconclusive, and targeted interventions are needed in this population.
Authors
- Nadir Fernanda Cardozo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0747-7437)
- María L. Alcaide (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4648-0145)
- Solange Fabian
- Emanuel Dell’Isola
- Paola Beato Fernández (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-2845-9502)
- Violeta J. Rodriguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8543-2061)
- Omar Sued (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5818-770X)
- Mariana Duarte
- Inés Arístegui (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1196-5620)
- Pablo David Radusky (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8969-6988)
- Chloe J. Kaminsky
- Deborah L. Jones
Institutions
- University of Miami (US)
- Transgene (France) (FR)
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (US)
- Universidad de Buenos Aires (AR)
- Fundación Huésped (AR)
- Asociación por los Derechos Civiles (AR)
- University of Palermo (AR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Transgender Health
- Published
- 2024-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1089/trgh.2024.0038
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.64