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1Institut d’ethnologie méditerranéenne, européenne et comparative (Idemec) – Aix-Marseille Université – Aix-en-Provence – France
Sante Publique (Vandoeuvre-Les-Nancy, France)
|June 19, 2023
Summary
Trans men face significant HIV risks due to diverse practices, yet data is scarce. Research must evolve to accurately represent trans men's sexual health and combat healthcare disparities.
Area of Science:
- Sexual health research
- Public health
- Transgender health
Context:
- Sexual minority health disparities
- HIV/AIDS epidemic
- Historical research focus on gay men and trans women
Purpose:
- Review current knowledge on trans men's sexual health
- Analyze French and international literature
- Identify research gaps and trends
Summary:
- Trans men engage in practices categorizing them at high risk for HIV exposure.
- HIV prevalence in trans men is difficult to assess, with high estimates in the USA and low in France.
- Barriers include low screening rates, healthcare access issues, and classification problems, alongside discrimination and specific health vulnerabilities.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for improved data collection and risk assessment for trans men.
- Underscores the impact of discrimination on healthcare access and outcomes.
- Calls for a re-evaluation of research categories to better reflect trans individuals' realities.