Study of TransAction Program to Support HIV Prevention and Care for Transgender Women in Ho Chi Minh City

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating an evidence-based approach called TransAction to support HIV prevention and care among transgender women. This study will compare two groups one receiving the full TransAction program including individual risk reduction sessions, skill-building, open group support, and social events, and a control group invited only to social events. The study aims to measure progress in HIV prevention and care, sexual risk behaviors, substance use, social support, stigma, well-being, and quality of life over six months. Participants in the intervention group will engage in sessions focused on reducing HIV risk behaviors, promoting regular HIV testing and treatment adherence, and strengthening family and social support within three months after baseline. Both groups will be invited to two social events designed to share health information and build social connections in a festive setting. The study uses a randomized design without masking. Throughout the study, participants will be assessed at baseline, three months, and six months for their placement on the HIV prevention and care continuum. Researchers will also evaluate self-efficacy, social support, general well-being, and quality of life. Implementation outcomes such as feasibility, acceptability, and sustainability will be studied through documentation, investigator evaluations, and feedback from participants and facilitators. The total participation includes follow-ups over six months.

Adaptation and Implementation of an Evidence-based Approach to Advance HIV Prevention and Care