# Adaptation of an Evidence-Based HIV Prevention Intervention to Address the Needs of Transgender Latina Women

## TL;DR

A new HIV prevention program was adapted for transgender Latina women to better meet their unique needs and reduce their high risk of HIV.

## Contribution

The paper introduces a culturally adapted HIV prevention intervention tailored for transgender Latina women using community input.

## Key findings

- A needs assessment identified specific needs of transgender Latina immigrants for HIV prevention.
- Project LifeSkills was adapted into Somos Chingonas using the ADAPT-ITT framework.
- Community involvement was highlighted as essential for developing effective interventions for minority groups.

## Abstract

Transgender Latina women are disproportionately affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the United States. Given unique needs, elevated risk, and a paucity of tailored interventions, we adapted an evidence-based HIV prevention program for this population. Following a needs assessment with transgender Latina immigrants, we adapted Project LifeSkills, a six-session group intervention for transgender youth, into a modified program titled Somos Chingonas, using methods from the ADAPT-ITT framework. Our adaptation process underscores the critical role of community involvement in developing tailored interventions for minority communities. Future research will pilot and evaluate the modified intervention to examine its impact on HIV prevention outcomes.