This study will explore the experiences of overseas-born trans and gender diverse (TGD) community with HIV and other STI prevention strategies in Australia. The aim is to ensure that future strategies are gender affirming, culturally relevant, and inclusive of this specific community.
About the study
Overseas-born trans and gender diverse (TGD) community members often faced barriers in accessing HIV and other STI prevention strategies, including testing and treatment. Some of these include:
- Limited number of resources that are gender affirming and culturally relevant to their lived and living experiences,
- Medicare ineligibility and costs associated with sexual health care, including doctor’s appointment, pathology and serology,
- Perceived and real experiences with transphobia and racism from health care providers,
- Competing priorities between gender affirming care and sexual health prevention, and
- Concerns over long-term side effects of combining gender affirming hormone therapy with biomedical prevention strategies such as PEP, PrEP, and Doxy PEP.
The purpose of the study is to explore overseas-born TGD community’s experiences with HIV and other STI prevention strategies, identify gaps, and explore possibilities for improvement. The findings can be used to ensure that future prevention strategies address their needs, gender affirming, and are culturally relevant to this specific population.
Who we want to talk to?
We would like to speak to trans and gender diverse community members who are:
- Aged 18 years and above
- Born overseas (or outside of Australia)
- Currently residing in Australia
- Sexually active in the past 6 months
Participants can be of any sexuality, relationship status, and HIV status.
What's involved?
To express your interest, please complete an online form. We will contact eligible participants to organise a one-on-one interview via Zoom or Teams.
Eligible participants will receive a $75 e-voucher to reimburse them for their time.
Please express your interest and complete the online form above.
What if I have questions?
If you have any questions, contact the Research officer, Budi Sudarto (they/them)
Researchers
Principal investigator
Associate investigators
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