Abstract

This study documents the prevalence and acceptability of self-reported nongenital sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing among young transgender women (n = 72). Bivariate analyses assessed differences in outcomes by demographic and behavioral characteristics. Less than half of participants self-reported nongenital STI testing (43% rectal; 44% pharyngeal). More than half of the sample reported that they would not find self-collection of specimens uncomfortable/unpleasant (53% rectal; 62% pharyngeal). No differences were found between demographics and prevalence of nongenital STI testing; those reporting condomless receptive anal sex were more likely to report previous pharyngeal testing. Future studies should document prevalence of nongenital STIs among transgender women.

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