Mapping of the trans population in the Baixada Santista region, Brazil, 2023: a descriptive study.

Objective: To describe the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of the trans population in the Baixada Santista region, São Paulo state.

Methods: This was a descriptive study involving adult trans people, selected through convenience sampling in 2023. A quantitative questionnaire was administered and in-depth interviews were conducted, which were analyzed using thematic grouping.

Brief Report: Young Age and Sex Work Are Associated With HIV Seroconversion Among Transgender Women in São Paulo, Brazil.

Background: Transgender women worldwide have the highest prevalence of HIV and the lowest access to prevention among groups at risk of HIV. However, few longitudinal studies have directly measured HIV incidence and identified predictors of HIV acquisition among transgender women.

Setting: São Paulo, Latin America's largest city.