Transgender women ("trans women") are disproportionately impacted by HIV; yet there are few interventions tailored for trans women. This study employed qualitative methods to better understand how trans women's social networks and technology-based networking platforms may be leveraged in developing health promotion strategies for this high-priority population. Qualitative data from five focus groups (N = 39) revealed three key themes: (1) Social network structure and composition; (2) Technology use patterns; and (3) Accessing transgender health resources online. Participants used technology to establish affiliation with other trans women, build networks of support, and exchange health information and advice. Policymakers and practitioners can invest in the knowledge and expertise of trans women in using technology to organize health resources and support the development of peer-led, technology-based HIV prevention and care interventions.

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利用社会网络和技术进行跨性别妇女的艾滋病毒预防和治疗

跨性别妇女（“跨性别妇女”）受到艾滋病毒的影响尤其严重；但是，很少有针对跨性别女性的干预措施。这项研究采用定性方法，以更好地了解跨性别女性的社交网络和基于技术的社交平台如何在为这一高优先级人群制定健康促进策略时使用。来自五个焦点小组（N = 39）的定性数据揭示了三个关键主题：（1）社交网络的结构和组成；（二）技术使用方式；（3）在线访问跨性别健康资源。参加者使用技术与其他跨性别妇女建立联系，建立支持网络并交换健康信息和建议。