%0 Journal Article
%T Transgender population¡¯s experiences with regard to accessing reproductive health care in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa: A qualitative study
%A Busisiwe Ncama
%A Gugu Mchunu
%A Zamasomi P. B. Luvuno
%J Archive of "African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine".
%D 2019
%R 10.4102/phcfm.v11i1.1933
%X The transgender population has unique health risks, including increased risk of mental illness, substance abuse, suicide and a high prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Worldwide studies indicate that this population is marginalised and faces barriers in accessing health care. In South Africa, there is limited information and research on the transgender population¡¯s interaction with health services
%K transgender population
%K transgender health
%K transgender
%K HIV
%K transphobia
%K health care access
%K health care accessibility
%U https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6676963/