Brief Report: Disparities in PrEP Use Among HIV-Negative Black and Latina Women of Transgender Experience and Transfeminine People in Los Angeles County from 2019 to 2020 to 2023-2024.

Yingbo Ma, Gia Olaes, Ekow Kwa Sey, Angela Cristobal, Siri Chirumamilla

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Yingbo MaDivision of HIV and STD Programs, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA. yma@ph.lacounty.gov.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7898-6533

Gia OlaesDivision of HIV and STD Programs, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Ekow Kwa SeyDivision of HIV and STD Programs, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6373-8358

Angela CristobalDivision of HIV and STD Programs, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

Siri ChirumamillaDivision of HIV and STD Programs, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Los Angeles, CA, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4014-3703

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Abstract

This study examined PrEP uptake and the role of gender-affirming care among Black and Latina women of transgender experience and transfeminine people (WTE/TFP) in Los Angeles County from 2019 to 2020 and 2023-2024. PrEP use increased substantially among Latinas (28% to 49%) but declined among Black participants (32% to 21%). PrEP uptake was more prevalent among participants using hormones or reporting methamphetamine use. Having trusted gender-affirming providers increased PrEP use more for Black than Latina participants. Our findings highlight the importance of integrating HIV prevention within gender-affirming care and align with calls for community-led approaches, particularly to mobilize Black WTE/TFP and rebuild trust.

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Anti-HIV AgentsBlack or African AmericanHealthcare DisparitiesHispanic or LatinoHIV InfectionsPre-Exposure ProphylaxisTransgender PersonsAdultFemaleHumansLos AngelesMaleMiddle AgedYoung AdultAnti-HIV AgentsHIV preventionLos Angeles CountyPrEP useWomen of transgender experience and transfeminine people

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PMID42307861

DOI10.15585/mmwr.su7301a2

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