Community partnership to optimize engagement in research: Reflections on the trans women HIV research initiative.

Underhill, Angela; Persad, Yasmeen; Lacombe‐Duncan, Ashley; Armstrong, Ian; Kia, Hannah; Logie, Carmen H.; Tharao, Wangari; Halpenny, Roberta; Loutfy, Mona

The article discusses the importance of community partnerships in research, specifically focusing on the Trans Women HIV Research Initiative (TWIRI). The authors highlight the negative impact of cisnormativity on the validity and reliability of research involving transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals. They emphasize the need for meaningful engagement of TGD people in research, addressing barriers such as stigma, discrimination, and lack of awareness. The article also discusses the role of community-based research (CBR) in generating knowledge and creating change, and the importance of power dynamics, training, and capacity-building in fostering successful community partnerships. The authors stress the need for disseminating research findings in accessible ways and prioritizing the experiences and needs of TGD communities.

HIV-positive women; GENDER affirming care; TRANS women; LGBTQ activists; GENDER; VIRTUAL communities; ORPHANS

British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 2024, Vol 90, Issue 10, p2329

0306-5251

Academic Journal

10.1111/bcp.16038