HIV Health and Wellness

Sexual orientation, gender identity and HIV

It is clear that reasons for increased transmission across different groups will vary. Understanding the reasons behind increased likelihood of acquiring HIV across diverse communities will lead to be er and more targeted prevention, care and support.

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Religious refusal laws harm sexual minority mental health, study finds

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A new study has found that state laws permitting the denial of services to same-sex couples because of religious or moral beliefs harm the mental health of sexual minority adults in those states.

Transgender brains are more like their desired gender from an early age

Brain activity and structure in transgender adolescents more closely resembles the typical activation patterns of their desired gender, according to new research. The findings suggest that differences in brain function may occur early in development and that brain imaging may be a useful tool for earlier identification of transgenderism in young people.

Bhutan: Health workers lack skills in dealing with MSM and transgender clients, finds study

While majority of health care providers agree that men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender people should receive the same level of attention and care, homophobia, misconceptions and value-driven stigma does impact the quality of care provided to them.