Objective: To critically appraise the literature characterizing unique health needs, barriers to
access healthcare services and propose research as well as programmatic priorities for …

The Indian government provides free antiretroviral treatment (ART) for people living with
HIV. To assist in developing policies and programs to advance equity in ART access, we …

In India, increasing uptake of voluntary HIV testing among 'core risk groups' is a national
public health priority. While HIV testing uptake has been studied among key populations in …

Asian countries have centuries-old histories of existence of gender-variant males-who in
present times would have been labelled as' transgender women'. India is no exception …

Purpose: The Hijra community is a cultural and gender grouping in South Asia broadly
similar to western transgender communities, but with literature suggesting some differences …

Background: Hijra or transgender (H/TG) people are significantly affected by HIV in India.
HIV prevalence among H/TG is the second highest after people who inject drugs. Effective …

Problem statement: To investigate anti-Neospora caninum antibodies in stray dogs living in
Tabriz city, 100 blood samples were collected. Serum samples were screened for detection …

Condoms serve as a method of birth control. During sexual activity, silicon condom lubricant
lowers friction and the chances of harm. Additionally, it increases the protection against STIs …

Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of STI/human immunodeficiency
virus (HIV) in transgender (TG) and association with condom use. Settings and Design: A …

Implications:• Multi-level interventions (including community and structural level
interventions) to decrease HIV vulnerability of MtF transgender people need to be scaled …