“…The number of youths living with HIV in the United States (US) is increasing, and the epidemic is growing among racial, ethnic, and sexual minorities. Reports show that 69% of new infections occur in young men who have sex with men (MSM) and young TGW, and the epidemic is more severe among black and Hispanic youth [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 , 18 , 19 ]. HIV prevalence among TGW is estimated to be approximately 14.2%, which is higher compared to other vulnerable populations such as gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (10.6%) [ 19 , 20 , 21 ].…”