Abstract Background Globally, Nigeria ranks third among the countries with the highest
number of People Living with HIV (PLHIV). Given that HIV/AIDS knowledge is a key factor …

Introduction Transgender men and women in Nigeria experience many barriers in accessing
HIV prevention and treatment services, particularly given the environment of transphobia …

Introduction Young men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) face
stigmas that hinder access to healthcare. The aim of the study was to understand age …

Introduction Men who have sex with men (MSM), and transgender women (TGW), face
specific obstacles to retention in care, particularly in settings with stigmatization such as sub …

Minority population groups are often excluded or marginalised within health systems and in
health research and policy. This article argues that theories of intersectionality can help us to …

Introduction HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) significantly reduces the risk of HIV
acquisition. However, studies have demonstrated discordance between self-reported …

Background: Food and water insecurity are associated with poor health outcomes that may
be exacerbated by social marginalization and barriers to health care experienced by sexual …

Background Routine screening for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
facilitates early diagnosis and treatment, thereby preventing morbidity and onward …

Introduction High levels of HIV stigma as well as stigma directed towards sexual and/or
gender minorities (SGMs) are well documented in the African setting. These intersecting …

Purpose: Transgender women have some of the highest rates of HIV globally. Sub-Saharan
Africa is one of the more impacted regions, reflecting a higher underlying prevalence of HIV …