A5081651276- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Sex work and related issues
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
- HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
- Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Art Therapy and Mental Health
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Indigenous Cultures and Socio-Education
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Reproductive Health and Technologies
- Pediatric health and respiratory diseases
- Family Dynamics and Relationships
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- International Student and Expatriate Challenges
- Gender, Health, and Social Inequality
Fundación Huésped
2015-2025
University of Palermo
2015-2024
University of Groningen
2018-2019
Transgender (TG) women in many settings continue to contend with barriers healthcare, including experiences of stigma and discrimination. Argentina has a universal health care system laws designed promote healthcare access among TG women. However, little is known about this setting. The aim study was explore individual, social-structural environmental factors associated avoidance Argentina. Data were derived from 2013 nation-wide, cross-sectional involving We assessed the prevalence avoiding...
This study examined the lifetime prevalence and correlates of attempted suicide among transgender persons in Argentina. Data were derived from a nation-wide, cross-sectional survey conducted 2013. We assessed individual, social, structural reporting history attempting using logistic regression. Among 482 participants, median age was 30, 91% identified as transwomen, 32% resided Buenos Aires metropolitan area. A attempt reported by 159 (33%), whom at first 17. In multivariate model,...
The use of injectable liquid silicone (ILS) in the travesti and trans population poses a public health challenge Argentina worldwide. Although ILS other unauthorized polymers represent significant risk for this population, there is no consensual effective approach, nor has issue been addressed through policy. This study aimed to explore experiences healthcare professionals from various specialties levels care regarding use, management, treatment ILS-related complications individuals. Between...
Abstract Background Health inequality in Latin America is particularly severe for individuals living with HIV (PLHIV) and key populations, such as men who have sex men, transgender women, people use drugs, workers. Despite regional programs aimed at reducing health inequalities, the Sustainable Development Goals Agenda Americas 2018–2030, COVID-19 crisis has exposed significant shortcomings national healthcare systems PLHIV populations. The multi-country, community-based research program,...
The stigma related to HIV status, gender identity, and sexual orientation has negative implications for the quality of life individuals. A qualitative study was conducted explore resources that these stigmatized groups recognize as tools cope with maintain their psychological well-being. Four focus were gay men transgender women divided by status. thematic analysis revealed individual, interpersonal, institutional are commonly recognized coping resources. This article discusses importance...
Background: In May 2012, collective efforts led to the enactment of a Gender Identity Law in Argentina. This is particularly progressive law, based on human rights principles, as it first world recognize person's gender identity without any preconditions. However, studies that evaluate its impact transgender community (positive outcomes well barriers implementation) have been scant. Thus, following study investigated implementation Argentinean living conditions, plus explored stigma and...
Purpose: In Argentina, transgender women face a disproportionately high prevalence of HIV infection (34%). Although not currently approved in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) may offer potential effective prevention tool for this population. study, we assessed the willingness to use PrEP among Argentina. Methods: Data were drawn from nationwide cross-sectional survey conducted 2013. Using multivariable logistic regression, and factors associated with negative or unknown status. Results: This...
Introducción: Las mujeres transgénero (MT) son vulnerables a diversos problemas de salud, incluyendo el virus la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) y otras infecciones transmisión sexual (ITS), que reducen significativamente su expectativa vida. Consecuentemente, existe necesidad entender los factores afectan acceso salud.
 Métodos: Se realizó una investigación cualitativa en MT viven alojamientos comunitarios (HT, hoteles trans) Buenos Aires. El objetivo del estudio fue explorar las...
Purpose: Stigma toward transgender women (TGW) increases psychosocial vulnerability, leading to poor mental health and affecting access retention in HIV care. Trans-sensitive care (TSHC) has the potential mitigate this adverse impact. This study aimed describe baseline characteristics gender identity stigma (GIS), health, substance use among TGW living with initiating antiretroviral treatment analyze changes after 6 months a TSHC clinic Argentina. Methods: Sixty-one responded following...
Background: Lockdown measures are effective to control COVID-19 spread; however, concerns have increased regarding its impact on transgender and non-binary people.Aims: This study describes self-reported changes in mental health, substance use, experiences of violence, access health care basic services among population from Argentina after two months implementation the lockdown.Methods: An online national survey was responded by 182 participants (72 transfeminine [TF], 66 transmasculine...
Introduction In May 2012, Argentina passed its "Gender Identity" Law, which aimed to address the legal invisibility, discrimination and marginalization that transgender individuals have historically faced. The aim of this study was explore factors associated with engagement Gender Identity Law among transwomen living in Argentina. Methods Data were derived from a 2013 nationwide, cross-sectional involving Using multivariate logistic regression, we assessed prevalence acquiring...
In Argentina, providers’ response to motivational interviewing (MI) improve engagement and retention in care among challenging patients with HIV was evaluated. Twelve physicians participated, their video recordings pre- post-MI training were also obtained. One week post-training, 11 of the 12 participants committed using MI strategies during consult session. Of participants, 9 demonstrated appropriate utilization techniques change education provided consultation ( Z = −2.375, P .018)....
This study examined the hypothesis that gender identity and biological sex represent independent modules transgender individuals respond to romantic rivals in line with their not sex. Additionally, associations of jealousy intrasexual competitiveness (ISC) social comparison orientation (SCO) were explored. A total 134 male-to-female 94 female-to-male from Greater Buenos Aires, Argentina, responded a questionnaire. In predictions, experienced more than response physically dominant rival,...
In Argentina, transgender women (TGW) have a high HIV prevalence (34%). However, this population shows lower levels of adherence, retention in care and viral suppression than cisgender patients. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the transition to dolutegravir (DTG)-based regimens reduce adverse events improve adherence retention. purpose study was determine retention, naïve TGW starting DTG-based first-line antiretroviral treatment (ART) identify clinical psychosocial factors...
Female sex workers (FSW) have been disproportionately impacted by the Covid-19 crisis. Data show increases of police violence toward key populations (KP), likely a consequence their role in enforcing health government measures. This study aimed to identify factors associated with experienced FSW during crisis Argentina.
In Argentina, HIV prevalence among transgender women (TGW) has been reported at 34%. The stigma is one of the most important factors limiting their access to healthcare services. aims this study were compare different testing methodologies, determine associated with diagnosis and feasibility a home-based service for TGW.A multidisciplinary team performed interventions in four cities Argentina. Participants self-identified as TGW, older than 14 years negative or unknown status. Blood samples...
Transgender people provide a unique opportunity to examine the effect of biological sex versus gender identity on mating preferences. This study aimed at identifying mate characteristics that are most and least valued by transgender examining what extent their or determined A convenience sample 134 male‐to‐female (MTF) 94 female‐to‐male (FTM) individuals from Argentina rated Buss's list 18 attributes. Compared FTM, MTF placed significantly more emphasis attractiveness socioeconomic status,...
While numerous ethical concerns have been voiced regarding HIV service scale-up strategies targeting key populations, few studies examined these from the perspective of affected groups. This study therefore sought to understand transgender women's experiences and perspectives targeted services in context Argentina's Treatment as Prevention strategy. In 2016, 25 purposively selected women living with were interviewed by a peer research associate. Interviews audio recorded, transcribed...
Introduction Transgender women (TGW) experience high prevalence of depression worldwide.Methods This study analyzed the and correlates depressive symptoms among 61 HIV + TGW (age: M = 29.87 years, SD 6.51) from Argentina; through questionnaires assessing psychosocial vulnerability, gender identity stigma (GIS) violence, mental health, substance use, protective factors.Results Half respondents showed significant symptoms. In multivariable logistic regression model, unstable housing, GIS...
Background: Little is known of acceptability and feasibility dual HIV syphilis rapid tests in community- home-based provider-initiated strategies among transgender women (TGW), Latin America. Objectives were (1) to assess the this strategy and, (2) determine percentage positive results syphilis, analyze correlates or results, measure rates effective referral treatment completion TGW. Methods: A multidisciplinary team tested 89 TGW Buenos Aires. An survey was administered after HIV/syphilis...
Challenging HIV-infected patients, those neither adherent nor actively engaged in care, represent an important opportunity for intervention if the HIV epidemic is to be contained. This pilot study assessed feasibility and acceptability of adapted patient adherence a motivational interview-based provider urban Buenos Aires, Argentina, order optimize health benefits challenging patients. To maximize implementation uptake both strategies, interventions were local setting. Qualitative data short...
Background: Little is known about the preferences for antiretroviral therapy (ART) administration methods, such as oral daily pills or long-acting injectable (LAI) options, well pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) methods among people without HIV in Latin America. Objectives: This study aimed to assess ART with and PrEP those HIV, examine correlations reasons these preferences. Design: We conducted a cross-sectional web-based questionnaire between April July 2021, using social media accounts of...