RESEARCH

2Y 7

Research Findings

New Orleans was one of seven sites across the country to undertake the Transgender Study. In this section we present findings from the two years of research performed in the New Orleans Statistical Area on the most significant challenges facing transgender women today.

Research

  1. Respondent Demographics
  2. Hormone treatment and surgery utilization;
  3. Community experiences of stigma and discrimination;
  4. Homelessness and housing insecurity;
  5. Mental health and other social experiences affecting the sexual health of transgender women.
  6. STI, HIV, and HCV prevalence

“It’s a process. What I called myself three years ago may not be what I call myself today. Changing how you identify is okay.”

Community Advisory Board Member
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When we asked our participants how they describe their gender identity, most used the terms transgender woman (87%) and woman (39%)

However, many also identified with a wide range of other genders. 99% were assigned male at birth and identify with using these words individually or in combination with each other.