Understanding Social and Sexual Networks of Sexual Minority Men and Transgender Women in Guatemala City to Improve HIV Prevention Efforts

Tucker, C.; Arandi, C. Galindo; Bolaños, J. Herbert; Paz-Bailey, G.; Barrington, C.

doi:10.1353/hpu.2014.0163

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Understanding Social and Sexual Networks of Sexual Minority Men and Transgender Women in Guatemala City to Improve HIV Prevention Efforts

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11 2014
By Tucker, C. ; Arandi, C. Galindo ; Bolaños, J. Herbert ; ...

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J Health Care Poor Underserved
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Tucker, C. ; Arandi, C. Galindo ; Bolaños, J. Herbert ; Paz-Bailey, G. ; Barrington, C.
Description:

Sexual minority men and transgender women are disproportionately affected by HIV in Guatemala. Innovative prevention strategies are urgently needed to address these disparities. While social network approaches are frequently used to reach sexual minorities, little is known about the unique network characteristics among sub-groups. We conducted in-depth qualitative interviews with 13 gay-identifying men, eight non-gay-identifying men who have sex with men (MSM) and eight transgender women in Guatemala City. Using narrative and thematic coding procedures, we identified distinct patterns in the size, composition, and overlap between social and sexual networks across groups. Gay-identifying men had the largest, most supportive social networks, predominantly comprising family. For both non-gay-identifying MSM and transgender women, friends and sex clients provided more support. Transgender women reported the smallest social networks, least social support, and the most discrimination. HIV prevention efforts should be tailored to the specific sexual minority population and engage with strong ties.
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Adolescent Adult Female HIV Infections Homosexuality, Male Humans Interviews As Topic Male Sexual Behavior Social Support Transgender Persons Young Adult
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J Health Care Poor Underserved. 25(4):1698-1717
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25418236
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PMC4310554
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Journal Article
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R24 HDO50924/PHS HHSUnited States/ ; GH000014/GH/CGH CDC HHSUnited States/ ; D43 GH000014/GH/CGH CDC HHSUnited States/ ; T32 HD007168/HD/NICHD NIH HHSUnited States/ ; R24 HD050924/HD/NICHD NIH HHSUnited States/ ; T32HD07168/HD/NICHD NIH HHSUnited States/
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Guatemala
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25
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4
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CDC Public Access
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