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Transforming Care: Tools to understand and meet the health needs of transgender people in Latin America and the Caribbean
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Author(s): Marcio Maeda and Madison Mellish

Primary Language: English

Date: 9/30/2015

Abstract:

In the Caribbean, transgender persons are disproportionately affected by HIV. Moreover, high levels of stigma and discrimination create significant barriers and make it difficult for them to access the health care services they need. Most clinicians in this region also do not receive any training on transgender health or broader issues of sexuality and diversity, further limiting availability of transgender-friendly services.

In response, HPP has developed a training manual for healthcare workers in Jamaica, Barbados, and the Dominican Republic to strengthen their capacity to provide high-quality, stigma-free health services for transgender persons. This brief highlights key content from each of the chapters contained in the manual.


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