Trans People, "MSM" and HIV Study and Outreach

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Trans People, "MSM" and HIV Study and Outreach
Trans Group Blog
Posted by Mercedes
15 July, 2010


http://transgroupblog.blogspot.com/2010/07/trans-people-msm-and-hiv-study-and.html


There is a serious problem in HIV study and outreach when it comes to trans people -- and especially transsexuals -- in studies of high-risk populations. Many of late have been doing so by trying to include them under the term "MSM," or, "men who have sex with men." I've heard the creation of this term attributed to the Center for Disease Control, but it's widely used now by United Nations -affiliated organizations and more.