Understanding the effect of gender-based violence on uptake and utilisation of HIV prevention, treatment, and care services among transgender women: a qualitative study in the greater Kampala metropolitan area, Uganda

• Main Authors: Naume Muyanga (Author), John Bosco Isunju (Author), Tonny Ssekamatte (Author), Aisha Nalugya (Author), Patience Oputan (Author), Juliet Kiguli (Author), Simon Peter S. Kibira (Author), Solomon Tsebeni Wafula (Author), David Ssekamatte (Author), Richard K. Mugambe (Author), Rhoda K. Wanyenze (Author), Luisa Orza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Transwomen (also known as transgender women) are disproportionately affected by all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). The high prevalence of physical, sexual and emotional violence not only predisposes transwomen to HIV infection but also limits the uptake/access to HIV preve...