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ArticleRevista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology2024

Lifetime sexual violence among transgender women and travestis (TGW) in Brazil: Prevalence and associated factors.

Bruna Hentges, Rafael Steffens Martins, Jonatan da Rosa Pereira da Silva, Dariana Pimentel Gomes Hübner, Andréa Fachel Leal, Luciana Barcellos Teixeira, Daniela Riva Knauth, Maria Amélia de Sousa Mascena Veras

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Article in Revista brasileira de epidemiologia = Brazilian journal of epidemiology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Bruna HentgesUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology -Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4620-5733
Rafael Steffens MartinsUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology -Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4817-9789
Jonatan da Rosa Pereira da SilvaUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology -Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9120-2841
Dariana Pimentel Gomes HübnerUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology -Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0008-7894-0189
Andréa Fachel LealUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Department of Sociology - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1947-9579
Luciana Barcellos TeixeiraUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Department of Public Health - Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1654-3723
Daniela Riva KnauthUniversidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Postgraduate Program in Epidemiology -Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8641-0240
Maria Amélia de Sousa Mascena VerasSanta Casa de São Paulo, School of Medical Sciences - São Paulo (SP), Brazil.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1159-5762

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Abstract

objectiveTo describe the prevalence, characteristics, and factors associated with sexual violence in transgender women and travestis (TGW) in Brazil.

methodsThis cross-sectional study was conducted in five Brazilian cities (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador, and São Paulo) between 2019 and 2021. Participants were recruited using the respondent-driven sampling (RDS) technique. The outcome of interest is the self-reported experience of sexual violence throughout the respondents' lifetime. We evaluated the actions taken by victims of sexual violence and how they dealt with the experience. Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the associations between sociodemographic and behavioral factors (such as race, income, drug use, sex work, and access to healthcare) and the outcome.

resultsA total of 1,317 TGW were interviewed. Among them, 53% (n=698) reported experiencing sexual violence. For 64.4% (n=419) of the respondents, sexual violence occurred on more than one occasion. The majority of TGW did not seek health services (93.2%, n=648), disclose the violence (93.9%, n=653), nor seek support from family or friends (86.5%, n=601). A higher prevalence of sexual violence was associated with homelessness (adjusted prevalence ratio - aPR=1.69, 95% confidence interval - 95%CI 1.01-2.84), a history of engaging in sex work (aPR=2.04, 95%CI 1.46-2.85), self-reporting regular, bad, or very bad emotional health (aPR=1.67, 95%CI 1.28-2.19), and experiencing difficulties accessing health services in the previous year (aPR=2.78, 95%CI 1.74-4.43).

conclusionThe high prevalence of sexual violence, analyzed together with the actions of the victims, indicates a context of high vulnerability and low institutional support. In this scenario, violence can be exacerbated, resulting in severe health consequences.

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Sex OffensesTransgender PersonsAdolescentAdultBrazilCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedPrevalenceRisk FactorsSociodemographic FactorsSocioeconomic FactorsYoung Adult

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