Oral

Asians and Pacific Islander communities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender are often understudied and considered an "invisible" population. Nevertheless, disparities among this community are of major concern. This session will illustrate demographic features, associated health indicators, and associated behavorial and cultural determinants. Discussion of pertinent issues of concern will shed light for purposes of future research and program planning for the Asian and Pacific Islander lesbian, gay, bisexual, and/or transgender population in the United States.

Session Objectives: At the end of this session, participants will be able to: (1) Describe health disparities facing Asian and Pacific Islander men who have sex with men (MSM); (2) Name the health challenges faced by transgender Asian Americans and Pacific Islander, as well as potential programmatic and policy interventions to address these challenges; (3) Describe the composition of Asian same-sex households in the United States as well as implications with respect to public health; and (4) Specify the role of family and familial relationships with regard to HIV risk and HIV interventions among Asian Men who have Sex with Men (MSM).

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)