Fighting stigma to stop HIV: new program boosts testing and PrEP for trans women

NCT ID NCT04114955

First seen Nov 05, 2025 · Last updated May 11, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study tested a program to reduce stigma and help transgender women in São Paulo, Brazil, get HIV testing and start taking PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) pills to prevent HIV. About 392 women took part, with half receiving the program right away and the other half later. The program aimed to lower internalized stigma and build resilience, leading to more HIV testing and PrEP use.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CRT - Centro de Referência e Treinamento DST/AIDS

    São Paulo, Brazil

  • SAE - Serviço de Assistência Especializada Campos Elíseos

    São Paulo, Brazil

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