[Progress in research of prevalence of HIV/AIDS and influencing factors in transgender women].

Transgender women (TGW) are individuals whose birth sex is male but whose gender identify is female. They are usually simply classified as men who have sex with men, resulting in their specific needs being overlooked. TGW is a key population affecting the spread of AIDS. Global epidemiological data show that the HIV/AIDS prevalence and new infection rates are significantly higher in TGW than in general population. The prevalence of HIV infection in TGW remains at a high level in different areas of China , with higher infection risks compared with cisgender men who have sex with men. This paper summarizes the factors influencing HIV infection in TGW from multiple dimensions, including personal characteristics, social factors, and healthcare service, to provide references for the research and development of intervention measures in this population.