Social determinants of health
HIV disparities
The issues contributing to STI and HIV disparities experienced by young GBMSM and transgender women of colour are complex. Social determinants that influence the health of these communities include individual, sociocultural, environmental, system and policy factors. For example, GBMSM and transgender women, particularly those who are persons of colour, are more likely than heterosexual and cisgender counterparts to experience limited access to employment and education and face high rates of discrimination in a range of settings including health care, workplaces and schools.