Progress in addressing the HIV epidemic among trans

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Sourced from the stated research gap and stated challenges and abstract of the source papers, classified as general, drawn from work published between 2024 and 2026, spanning 3 journals. Those papers have been cited 12 times in total.

Supporting evidence — 4 representative gaps

• Cognitive dissonance as a reason for low perceived HIV risk among Black women (2025) · Frontiers in Sociology · cited 3× · doi

  The paper identifies a gap in understanding the reasons behind low perceived risk of HIV among Black women. It highlights the lack of congruence between behaviors aligned with HIV transmission routes, HIV risk perception, and expectations of negative experiences linked to an HIV status. The paper suggests that more research is needed to better understand these pathways among Black women in the US.

  generalstated research gap
  Keywords: paper identifies gap understanding reasons behind low perceived
• Cognitive dissonance as a reason for low perceived HIV risk among Black women (2025) · Frontiers in Sociology · cited 3× · doi

  The paper identifies the challenge of addressing the complex factors contributing to low perceived risk of HIV among Black women. It highlights the need to consider the interplay between cultural norms, social standing, and individual identity. The paper also notes the challenge of bridging the gap between eligibility for HIV prevention services and access to and uptake of those services among Black women.

  generalstated challenges
  Keywords: paper identifies challenge addressing complex factors contributing low
• The Impact of Sibling Relationships on Behavioral and Sexual Health among Latino Sexual Minority Men (2024) · Archives of Sexual Behavior · cited 6× · doi

  While the significance of cultural factors in designing and implementing HIV prevention programs for Latino populations has been consistently emphasized in the literature and prioritized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, few studies have directly integrated these cultural factors into their programs.

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  Keywords: cultural factors prevention programs significance designing implementing latino populations consistently emphasized literature prioritized centers disease
• Stalled Progress in HIV Prevention for Trans Women in San Francisco: A Call for Upstream Solutions and Renewed Support for Public Health and Human Rights (2026) · AIDS and Behavior · doi

  There is a lack of progress in addressing the HIV epidemic among trans women, despite increased awareness and efforts to address the issue. The social and economic determinants of health, such as poverty, homelessness, and incarceration, contribute to the high burden of HIV among trans women.

  generalstated research gapevidence 5/5
  Keywords: there lack progress addressing hiv epidemic among trans

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