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ea0032p341 | Developmental Endocrinology | ECE2013

Characteristics of the HIV positive transgender population of Catalonia

Patrascioiu Ioana , Lopez Carmen Quiros , Porta Mireia Mora , Velazquez Gloria Beatriz Aranda , Hanzu Felicia Alexandra , Gomez-Gil Esther , Godas Teresa , Rabinovich Irene Halperin

Introduction: Previous studies indicate a high prevalence of HIV infection in the transgender population and associate it with sexual risk behavior, psychiatrical and socio-economic problems. Anyway, few data are available regarding other factors. We assessed the prevalence of HIV and other associated characteristics in a transgender population of Catalonia.Methods: Cross-sectional study including 234 transsexuals that started follow-up in a reference ce...