Prevalence And Particularities Associated With Positive Serology For HIV In Trans Women And Travestis Sex Professionals

Objective: This study aims to analyze the prevalence of HIV positive serology in trans women sex workers, and main problems associated. Methods: Scientific articles were found searching data platforms (PubMed, Virtual Health Library, Web Science Google Scholar) as much epidemiological bulletins statistical from Ministério da Saúde do Brasil (Ministry Health) UNAIDS included. Results: Gender violence gender inequality can contribute increased vulnerability transgender population HIV. Globally, are 50 times more likely be infected with HIV, seroprevalence Brazil ranging 16.9% 65.3%. Studies point prostitution one causes seroconversion women, especially between ages 18 24 years. Due immense marginalization, transsexual have an evident difficulty entering labor market accessing basic rights, such health. These factors a greater infection. Conclusion: The Ministry needs improve incisively prevention assessment strategies risk levels transmission, without perpetuating violence, including by making it invisible, which contributes maintaining professional sex.