Sweekar - Multi-level intersectional stigma reduction to increase HIV testing and care engagement among trans women in Nepal
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Funding Fogarty Program
Stigma HIV/AIDS
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Sweekar - Multi-level intersectional stigma reduction to increase HIV testing and care engagement among trans women in Nepal
Principal Institution
Public Health Foundation Enterprises
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Meek, Erin
Project Contact Information
Email:
erincwilson@gmail.com
Year(s) Awarded
2022–2025
Country
Nepal
NIH Partners
NIMH
Project Description
Trans women are highly impacted by HIV in Nepal with an HIV prevalence 22 times greater than in the general population. We found that only half of trans women have been tested for HIV recently and HIV care engagement is low relative to national targets. Building on recently-completed NIH funded research, we aim to pilot a multi-level intersectional stigma reduction intervention to increase HIV testing and engagement in HIV care among trans women in Nepal.
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