TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Experiences of violence among transgender women in Puerto Rico: an underestimated problem
JO  - Journal of homosexuality
A1  - Rodríguez-Madera, Sheilla L.
A1  - Padilla, Mark
A1  - Varas-Díaz, Nelson
A1  - Neilands, Torsten
A1  - Vasques Guzzi, Ana C.
A1  - Florenciani, Ericka J.
A1  - Ramos-Pibernus, Alíxida
SP  - 209
EP  - 217
VL  - 64
IS  - 2
N2  - Violence is a public health concern faced on a daily basis by transgender women. Literature has documented how it adversely affects quality of life, health and in some instances leads to homicide. Considering the lack of research documenting the experiences of violence among transgender women, the objective of this article was to explore manifestations of violence among this population in Puerto Rico. The data presented in this article is part of a larger study on transgender/transsexual health in Puerto Rico. For the purpose of this article we focus on the quantitative data analysis. Participants (N = 59 transgender women) were recruited via Respondent Driven Sampling. Implications and specific recommendations are discussed in light of these findings.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0091-8369
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00918369.2016.1174026
ID  - ref1
ER  -