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The study aims to explore barriers and facilitators affecting HIV service uptake among transgender women to enhance healthcare access.

June 17, 2026CureusOpen Access

Barriers and Facilitators of the Uptake of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Services Among Transgender Women: A Mixed-Methods Study in Delhi, India

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Mixed-methods study explores HIV service barriers and facilitators among transgender women, indicating urgent needs for healthcare improvements.

The study aims to explore barriers and facilitators affecting HIV service uptake among transgender women to enhance healthcare access.
Mixed-methods design using quantitative data from 170 transgender women at targeted intervention sites.
Qualitative data collected through four focus group discussions and five in-depth interviews with community members and healthcare providers.
Data analysis involved statistical measures for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data.
98.2% reported periodic HIV testing at intervention sites, with a 12.5% HIV positive rate.
Key barriers included internalized stigma, fear of disclosure, and discriminatory experiences in healthcare.
Facilitators identified included peer support, NGO linkage, and transgender-inclusive services.

Patra et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods study explores HIV service barriers and facilitators among transgender women, indicating urgent needs for healthcare improvements.